US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 1375
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
11793-B AT WRunout, side A
11794-B AT 2 W Anvil stampRunout, side B
11793Label, side A
11794Label, side B
John LewisThe Wonderful World Of Jazz
Vinyl pressings
The Wonderful World Of Jazz
by John Lewis · 1961
12 pressings6 countriesSoul-JazzSwingJazz
The Wonderful World Of Jazz was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Wonderful World Of Jazz
6 pressings came out in 1961, the album's first year, in 3 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
1961- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1375
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-61333-B AT [Block-shaped S]Runout, side A
ST-A-61334-B AT [Block-shaped S]Runout, side B
ST-A-61333Label, side A
ST-A-61334Label, side B
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 1375
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
11793-B AT WSide A
11794-B AT 2 WSide B
UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- London Atlantic SAH-K 6218
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AMZ.2074Label, side A
AMZ.2075Label, side B
UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- London Atlantic LTZK.15237
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
AML-2074-1B B 1Side A runout
AML2075-1B B 1Side B runout
Australia
1961- Label and catalog number
- London Atlantic LTZA-15237London Atlantic LTZ-K 15237
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
AML-2074-1BRunout, side A, stamped
AML2075-1BRunout, side B, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Australia | London Atlantic LTZA-15237 / London Atlantic LTZ-K 15237First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | UK | London Atlantic SAH-K 6218First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | UK | London Atlantic LTZK.15237First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Atlantic 1375First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Atlantic SD 1375First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Atlantic 1375First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | US | Atlantic 90979-1LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 1988 | US | Atlantic 7 90979-1LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | UK | Atlantic SD 1375 / Atlantic 1375LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Atlantic AT 1375LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | France | Atlantic 332 046LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Japan | Atlantic SMJ-7031LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Body And Soul15:24
- A2I Should Care4:50
- B1Two Degrees East, Three Degrees West5:35
- B2Afternoon In Paris9:55
- B3I Remember Clifford3:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Wonderful World Of Jazz are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Wonderful World Of Jazz are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1961 and 2016.
When was The Wonderful World Of Jazz first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, UK, Australia. One of them is Atlantic 1375.
How do I tell if my copy of The Wonderful World Of Jazz is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1375, SD 1375, SAH-K 6218, LTZK.15237) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 11793-B AT W and 11794-B AT 2 W Anvil stamp. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Wonderful World Of Jazz 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.
