US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 1238
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
11365 AT1 ASide A runout, variant 1
11365 B AT1 ASide B runout, variant 1
11365 AT XSide A runout, variant 2
11366B AT1 ESide B runout, variant 2
Jimmy GiuffreThe Jimmy Giuffre Clarinet
Vinyl pressings
The Jimmy Giuffre Clarinet
by Jimmy Giuffre · 1956
10 pressings7 countriesCool JazzJazz
The Jimmy Giuffre Clarinet was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 The Jimmy Giuffre Clarinet
2 pressings came out in 1956, the album's first year, in 2 countries. 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.
Canada
1956- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic AT 1238
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Canada | Atlantic AT 1238First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | Atlantic 1238First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | Australia | London American Recordings LTZA 15059 / London Records LTZ-A-15059LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | New Zealand | London Records LTZM-K 15059LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | UK | London Records LTZ-K.15059 / London American Recordings LTZ-K.15059LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Germany | Atlantic 790 144-1LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
| 1984 | US | Atlantic 90144-1LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1984 | US | Atlantic 90144-1LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Denmark | Atlantic 1238LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Atlantic 1238LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1So Low2:47
- A2Deep Purple4:36
- A3The Side Pipers5:06
- A4My Funny Valentine5:07
- B1Quiet Cook4:17
- B2The Sheepherder5:22
- B3Fascinatin' Rhythm4:03
- B4Down Home5:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Jimmy Giuffre Clarinet are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Jimmy Giuffre Clarinet are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1956 and 1984.
When was The Jimmy Giuffre Clarinet first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in US, Canada. One of them is Atlantic 1238.
How do I tell if my copy of The Jimmy Giuffre Clarinet is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1238, AT 1238) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 11365 AT1 A and 11365 B AT1 A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Jimmy Giuffre Clarinet 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.