US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Riverside Records RLP 12-111
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
RLP-12-111-A 16IA-Side Runout
RLP-12-111B-1B-Side Runout
Jelly Roll MortonClassic Piano Solos
Vinyl pressings
Classic Piano Solos
by Jelly Roll Morton · 1957
11 pressings5 countriesJazz
Classic Piano Solos was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Classic Piano Solos
2 pressings came out in 1957, the album's first year. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Riverside Records RLP 12-111
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | US | Riverside Records RLP 12-111First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1957 | US | Riverside Records RLP 12-111First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | UK | Riverside Records RLP 12-111LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Italy | Joker SM 3091LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1971 | Italy | Joker SM 3091LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1976 | Italy | Penny REL-ST 19324LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1979 | Spain | Phonic PHL-5533 / Selector PHL-5533LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | BYG Records BYG 529.056 / BYG Records 529.056LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | France | BYG Records BYG 529 056 / BYG Records 529.056LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | France | BYG Records BYG 529 056 / BYG Records 529 056LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Riverside Records RLP 12-111LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
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- A2Kansas City Stomps
- A3King Porter
- A4New Orleans Joys
- A5Wolverine Blues
- A6Jelly Roll Blues
- B1Shreveport Stomp
- B2Stratford Hunch
- B3Bucktown Blues
- B4Big Foot Ham
- B5Perfect Rag
- B6Tom Cat Blues
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Classic Piano Solos are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Classic Piano Solos are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1957 and 1979.
When was Classic Piano Solos first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US. One of them is Riverside Records RLP 12-111.
How do I tell if my copy of Classic Piano Solos is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RLP 12-111) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RLP-12-111-A 16I and RLP-12-111B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Classic Piano Solos on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
