US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 1272
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
11471 B ATSide A runout
114²72-B AT [ankh symbol]Side B runout
11471Side A label
11472Side B label
Vinyl pressings
The John Lewis Piano
by John Lewis · 1957
20 pressings7 countriesPost BopJazz
The John Lewis Piano was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 John Lewis Piano
6 pressings came out in 1957, 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
1957- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 1272
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
11471Side A
11472Side B
11471 ATSide A runout (etched)
DSide A runout (stamped)
Country unknown
1957- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 1272
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
11471Side A:
11472Side B
11471 AT ESide A runout (variant 1) etched
11472 1 AT DSide B runout (variant 2) - etched; superscript 2 is stamped
Denmark
1957- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 1272
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
11471Side A
11472Side B
11471 ATSide A etched runout
11472 AT 1Side B etched runout
France
1957- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 1272
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
11471 ATSide A:
11472 AT X 4Side B
South Africa
1957- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 1272
- 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 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Unknown | Atlantic 1272First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | Denmark | Atlantic 1272First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | France | Atlantic 1272First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | South Africa | Atlantic 1272First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Atlantic 1272First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Atlantic 1272First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Italy | Music LPM 2065LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1959 | France | Versailles MEDX 12022LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1959 | Japan | Atlantic ATL-5019LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1959 | Japan | Atlantic ATL-5019LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Spain | Belter 12.022LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1962 | France | Atlantic 332055LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Atlantic 1272LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | Japan | Atlantic 5019 / Atlantic ATL-5019LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Italy | Atlantic 1272 / Atlantic ATL-LP 09036LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Japan | Atlantic P-6117ALP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1976 | Japan | Atlantic P-7525ALP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1976 | Japan | Atlantic P-7525ALP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Atlantic 332055LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Italy | Atlantic 1272 / Atlantic ATL-LP 09036LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Harlequin5:14
- A2Little Girl Blue4:30
- A3The Bad And The Beautiful4:16
- A4D And E4:19
- B1It Never Entered My Mind3:36
- B2Warmeland4:41
- B3Two Lyric Pieces10:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The John Lewis Piano are there?
20 vinyl pressings of The John Lewis Piano are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1957 and 1976.
When was The John Lewis Piano first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US, Denmark, France, South Africa. One of them is Atlantic 1272.
How do I tell if my copy of The John Lewis Piano is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1272) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 11471 B AT and 114²72-B AT [ankh symbol]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The John Lewis Piano 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.
