US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Gene Norman Presents GNP VOL 10
- Format
- LP, 10", Album, Mono · Red
- Runout / matrix
GNP-153A Side
GNP-154B Side
Jimmy GiuffreTenors West
Vinyl pressings
Tenors West
by Jimmy Giuffre · 1955
11 pressings6 countriesCool JazzJazz
Tenors West was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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 Tenors West
1 pressing came out in 1955, 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.
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.
1950s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | US | Gene Norman Presents GNP VOL 10First yearLP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl | LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl |
| 1956 | France | GNP GNP-21 / GNP LDM 30.062LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | GNP GNP-21LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Spain | RCA Victor LPM 10243 / RCA Victor Red Seal LPM 10243LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1966 | Venezuela | Circulo Musical 237 / Circulo Musical No. 237LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | US | GNP Crescendo GNPS 9040LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Spain | Fresh Sound Records FSR-598LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Japan | GNP GNP-21 / GNP KIJJ-2098LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Jolly Hi-Fi Records LPJ 5005LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | GNP GNP-21LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | GNP GNP -21LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Tenors West3:20
- A2There's No You3:00
- A3The Dragon4:12
- A4Shorty George3:15
- A5Paichence4:05
- B1At The Marti Gras3:20
- B2Take The "A" Train3:00
- B3Bailey Do Bongo8:25
- B4Line For Lyons3:02
- B5Jacqueline3:30
- B6Con-Spirito3:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tenors West are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Tenors West are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1955 and 1992.
When was Tenors West first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in US. One of them is Gene Norman Presents GNP VOL 10.
How do I tell if my copy of Tenors West is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GNP VOL 10) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, GNP-153 and GNP-154. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tenors West 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.