US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Pacific Jazz 48
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
A-4019A side matrix
B-4019B side matrix
Joe PassSounds Of Synanon
Vinyl pressings
Sounds Of Synanon
by Joe Pass · 1962
13 pressings5 countriesJazz
Sounds Of Synanon was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Sounds Of Synanon
6 pressings came out in 1962, the album's first year, in 4 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
1962- Label and catalog number
- Pacific Jazz PJ-48
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Pacific Jazz ST 48
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- Fontana 688 139 ZL
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Netherlands
1962- Label and catalog number
- Fontana 688 139 ZL
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
New Zealand
1962- Label and catalog number
- Fontana 688 139 ZL
- 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 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Netherlands | Fontana 688 139 ZLFirst yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | New Zealand | Fontana 688 139 ZLFirst yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | UK | Fontana 688 139 ZLFirst yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Pacific Jazz 48First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Pacific Jazz PJ-48First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Pacific Jazz ST 48First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Pacific Jazz PJ-48LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Japan | Liberty LLJ-70035LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | Japan | Liberty LLJ-70035LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1978 | Japan | Pacific Jazz GXF 3116LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
| 1978 | Japan | Pacific Jazz ST-48LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | Pacific Jazz ST-48LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Pure Pleasure Analogue PPAN ST48LP, Reissue, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Reissue, Limited Edition · Limited |
Tracklist
- A1C.E.D.3:10
- A2Aaron's Song4:25
- A3Stay Loose4:18
- A4Projections Dykes5:05
- B1Hang Tough6:25
- B2Self-Image9:00
- B3Last Call For Coffee4:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sounds Of Synanon are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Sounds Of Synanon are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1962 and 1978.
When was Sounds Of Synanon first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US, UK, Netherlands, New Zealand. One of them is Pacific Jazz 48.
How do I tell if my copy of Sounds Of Synanon is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 48, PJ-48, ST 48, 688 139 ZL) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A-4019 and B-4019. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sounds Of Synanon 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.
