US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Vanguard VRS-8503
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Jo JonesThe Jo Jones Special
Vinyl pressings
The Jo Jones Special
by Jo Jones · 1955
14 pressings6 countriesPost BopJazz
The Jo Jones Special 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 The Jo Jones Special
3 pressings came out in 1955, 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.
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Vanguard VRS-8503
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
F8 OP8333-1 A1 RRunout Side A, variant 1
F8 OP8334-1 A1 RRunout Side B, variant 1
F8 OP8333-1 ᐱ1 RRunout Side A, variant 2
F8 OP8334-1 A1 RRunout Side B, variant 2
UK
1955- Label and catalog number
- Vanguard PPL 11002
- 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 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | UK | Vanguard PPL 11002First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | US | Vanguard VRS-8503First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | US | Vanguard VRS-8503First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | Jazztone J-1242LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Japan | Vanguard SR(M)-3047LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1972 | UK | Vanguard VRS 8503LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1973 | Italy | Family Records SFR-VN 728LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1975 | Japan | Vanguard LAX-3066(M)LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Japan | Vanguard KIJJ-2009LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Austria | Vanguard Jazz Showcase AVRS 9001 / Amadeo AVRS 9001LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | France | Vanguard AVRS 9001LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Japan | Vanguard VY 501LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Japan | Vanguard K20P-6192LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Vanguard VRS-8503LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1Shoe Shine Boy (First Take)5:52
- A2Lover Man6:31
- A3Georgia Mae4:49
- A4Caravan4:00
- B1Lincoln Heights7:46
- B2Embraceable You6:43
- B3Shoe Shine Boy (Second Take)5:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Jo Jones Special are there?
14 vinyl pressings of The Jo Jones Special are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1955 and 1990.
When was The Jo Jones Special first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in US, UK. One of them is Vanguard VRS-8503.
How do I tell if my copy of The Jo Jones Special is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VRS-8503, PPL 11002) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Jo Jones Special 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.