Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- Metro Records 2356 005
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
1 Ⓟ 1969 C 71 ◇ Z A1 00 2356 005 S1Runout side A, stamped
1 Ⓟ 1965 C 71 ◇ Z F 00 2356 005 S2Runout side B, stamped
Jimmy SmithJazz Spectrum Vol. 5
Vinyl pressings
Jazz Spectrum Vol. 5
by Jimmy Smith · 1971
10 pressings7 countriesSoul-JazzJazz-FunkJazz
Jazz Spectrum Vol. 5 was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Jazz Spectrum Vol. 5
3 pressings came out in 1971, 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.
Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- Metro Records 2356 005
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
(Side A, stamped): K 1 [encircled P] 1969 C71 . [diamond]z 00 2356 005 51
(Side B, stamped): 1 [encircled P] 1965 C71 [diamond]z L 00 2356 005 52
Spain
1971- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records 23 04 039
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Germany | Metro Records 2356 005First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1971 | Germany | Metro Records 2356 005First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1971 | Scandinavia | Metro Records 2356 005LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1971 | Spain | Verve Records 23 04 039First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Metro Records 2356 005LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Colombia | Verve Records 2304039LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | France | Metro Records 2355 005LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Germany | Metro Records 2356 005LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Switzerland | Ex Libris XL 171 115LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Switzerland | Ex Libris XL 171 115 / Grammoclub Ex Libris XL 171 115LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Some Of My Best Friends Are Blues7:52
- A2Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf5:35
- A3Get My Mojo Working4:20
- B1I Got A Woman8:00
- B2Something You've Got4:43
- B3Mack The Knife6:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Jazz Spectrum Vol. 5 are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Jazz Spectrum Vol. 5 are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Jazz Spectrum Vol. 5 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Germany, Spain. One of them is Metro Records 2356 005.
How do I tell if my copy of Jazz Spectrum Vol. 5 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2356 005, 23 04 039) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1 Ⓟ 1969 C 71 ◇ Z A1 00 2356 005 S1 and 1 Ⓟ 1965 C 71 ◇ Z F 00 2356 005 S2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Jazz Spectrum Vol. 5 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.
