US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records V-8618Verve Records V/8618
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
V. 8618. 65 VG-124 . S. 1Runout A, etched
V. 8618. 65 VG-125 . S. 2Runout B, etched
VAN GELDERRunout A&B, stamped
65-VG-124Label A
Vinyl pressings
Monster
by Jimmy Smith · 1965
23 pressings12 countriesSoul-JazzJazz-FunkBoogalooJazz
Monster was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Monster
17 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 9 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.
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records V6-8618
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
V6∙8618 ∙ 65VGS - 524 >| S - 1 32 VAN GELDERRunout side A, variant 1
V6∙8618 ∙ 65VGS ∙ 525 >| S - 2 32 VAN GELDERRunout side B, variant 1
V6∙8618 ∙ 65VGS ∙ 524 >| S - 1 31 VAN GELDERRunout side A, variant 2
V6∙8618 ∙ 65VGS ∙ 525 >| S - 2 31 VAN GELDERRunout side B, variant 2
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records V-8618
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Gatefold, MGM Pressing
- Runout / matrix
V-8618 65VG 124 S/1 VAN GELDER [Block-shaped "S" stamp]Side A runout, variant 1
V 8618 65VG 125 S 2 VAN GELDER C [Block-shaped "S" stamp]Side B runout, variant 1
V-8618·65 VG-124·S·1 ⊢ VAN GELDER [Block-shaped "S" stamp]Side A runout, variant 2
V·8618· 65VG·125·S·2 ⟝ VAN GELDER 1 [Block-shaped "S" stamp]Side B runout, variant 2
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records V6-8618
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · MGM Pressing
- Runout / matrix
V6∙8618 ∙ 65VGS - 524 S-1 312 VAN GELDER [Block-shaped "S" stamp]Runout side A, variant 1
V6∙8618 ∙ 65VGS ∙ 525 ∙ S∙2 32 VAN GELDER [Block-shaped "S" stamp]Runout side B, variant 1
V6∙8618 ∙ 65VGS - 524 S..1 VAN GELDER [Block-shaped "S" stamp]Runout side A, variant 2
V6∙8618 ∙ 65VGS ∙ 525 ∙ S∙2 ⇀ VAN GELDER [Block-shaped "S" stamp]Runout side B, variant 2
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records VLP 9093Verve Records VLP. 9093
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
V 8618 A-1 A 1Runout side A, stamped
V 8618 B-1 G 1Runout side B, stamped
V-8618ALabel side A
V-8618BLabel side B
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records SVLP 9093
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Argentina | Verve Records 72033First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Australia | Verve Records V6-8618First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | Brazil | Verve Records VM 14056First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Canada | Verve Records V6-8618(E)First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | Canada | Verve Records V6-8618(D)First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1965 | Canada | Verve Records V-8618(D)First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1965 | Germany | Verve Records V-8618 / Verve Records V/V6-8618First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Germany | Verve Records V6-8618First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | Germany | Verve Records V6-8618First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | Italy | Verve Records VI-8618First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | South Korea | Seill Record Co SA 63LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Mono · Unofficial, Mono | LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Mono · Unofficial, Mono |
| 1965 | Spain | Verve Records LCLP 248 / La Voz De Su Amo LCLP 248First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1965 | UK | Verve Records VLP 9093 / Verve Records VLP. 9093First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | UK | Verve Records SVLP 9093First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Verve Records V-8618 / Verve Records V/8618First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Verve Records V6-8618 / Verve Records V6/8618LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | Verve Records SMV-1026LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Goldfinger (Part 1)2:45
- A2Goldfinger (Part 2)2:45
- A3St. James Infirmary6:00
- A4Gloomy Sunday5:00
- A5Theme From "Bewitched"3:04
- B1Theme From "The Munsters"3:30
- B2Man With The Golden Arm4:30
- B3The Creeper5:30
- B4Monlope6:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Monster are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Monster are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1965 and 1968.
When was Monster first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, UK, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is Verve Records V-8618.
How do I tell if my copy of Monster is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use V-8618, V6-8618, VLP 9093, SVLP 9093) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, V. 8618. 65 VG-124 . S. 1 and V. 8618. 65 VG-125 . S. 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Monster 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.
