US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records V6-8628
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
(65 VGS 546)Label A
(65 VGS 547)Label B
Vinyl pressings
Organ Grinder Swing
by Jimmy Smith · 1965
35 pressings12 countriesHard BopSoul-JazzJazz
Organ Grinder Swing 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 Organ Grinder Swing
20 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 7 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 V-8628Verve Records V/V6-8628
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
V-8628- 65VG-146 VAN GELDERRunout side A
V-8628- 65VG-147 VAN GELDERRunout side B
V/8628 ALabel side A
V/8628 BLabel side B
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records V6-8628Verve Records V6/8628
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · MGM Pressing, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
V6-8628 SIDE 1 65-VGS-546-RE-1 12 2 [Block-shaped "S"]Side A runout etched, except 12 2 , MGM symbol stamped - variant 1
V6-8628 65 VGS 547 141 VAN GELDER [Block-shaped "S"]Side B runout etched, except 141, VAN GELDER, MGM symbol stamped - variant 1
V6-8628 SIDE 1 65-VGS-546-RE-1 12 4 [Block-shaped "S"]Side A runout etched, except 12 4 , MGM symbol stamped - variant 2
V6-8628 65 VGS 547 144 VAN GELDER [Block-shaped "S"]Side B runout etched, except 144, VAN GELDER, MGM symbol stamped - variant 2
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records V-8628Verve Records V/V6-8628
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
V-8628.65VG-146 S-1 242 VAN GELDER [MGM Sideways Block 'S']Runout Side A
V-8628.65VG-147 215 VAN GELDER [MGM Sideways Block 'S']Runout Side B
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records V6-8628Verve Records V6/8628
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · MGM Pressing, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
V6-8628 GSVGS-546 S-1Side A runout, etched, exc. 11 1 VAN GELDER, stamped, variant 1
V6-8628 GS VGS-547Side B runout, etched, exc. 11 2 VAN GELDER, stamped, variant 1
V6-8628 65VGS-546 S-1 13 4 VAN GELDER [Block-shaped "S"]Side A runout, variant 2
V6-8628 65 VGS-547 115 VAN GELDER [Block-shaped "S"]Side B runout, variant 2
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records V6-8628
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
(65 VGS 546)Label Side A
(65 VGS 547)Label Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 35 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Australia | Verve Records V6 8628 / Verve Records V6-8628First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | Australia | Verve Records V 8628First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Canada | Verve Records V6 8628 (E)First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | Canada | Verve Records V-8628 / Verve Records V 8628 (D)First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Germany | Verve Records V6-8628First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | Germany | Verve Records V-8628First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Germany | Verve Records V6-8628First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | Japan | Verve Records SMV-1044First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1965 | Japan | Verve Records SMV-1044First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | New Zealand | Verve Records V-8628First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | UK | Verve Records VLP 9108First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | UK | Verve Records SVLP 9108 / Verve Records SVLP.9108First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Verve Records V6-8628First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Verve Records V-8628 / Verve Records V/V6-8628First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Verve Records V6-8628 / Verve Records V6/8628First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | AMIGA 8 55 267LP | LP |
| 1973 | Japan | Verve Records MV 2074LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1974 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | AMIGA 8 55 267LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | Japan | Verve Records MV 2074LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | AMIGA 8 55 267LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1980 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | AMIGA 8 55 267LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1981 | Japan | Verve Records UMV 2074LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1981 | Japan | Verve Records UMV 2074LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1985 | Japan | Verve Records 20MJ 0046LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Europe | Verve Records V6-8628 / Verve Records 042282 567512LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Worldwide | Verve Records V6-8628 / Verve Records 602478866418LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Verve Records 2304 174LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Verve Records 2352 081LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1The Organ Grinder's Swing2:15
- A2Oh, No, Babe9:00
- A3Blues For J5:15
- B1Greensleeves8:53
- B2I'll Close My Eyes3:16
- B3Satin Doll7:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Organ Grinder Swing are there?
35 vinyl pressings of Organ Grinder Swing are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1965 and 2026.
When was Organ Grinder Swing first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Verve Records V6-8628.
How do I tell if my copy of Organ Grinder Swing is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use V6-8628, V-8628, VLP 9108, SVLP 9108) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, (65 VGS 546) and (65 VGS 547). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Organ Grinder Swing 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.
