US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Riverside Records RLP 12-304
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
RLP-12-304 ASide A
RLP-12-304 BSide B
Vinyl pressings
The Little Giant
by Johnny Griffin · 1959
18 pressings3 countriesHard BopJazz
The Little Giant was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 Little Giant
3 pressings came out in 1959, the album's first year. 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
1959- Label and catalog number
- Riverside Records RLP 1149
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Riverside Records RLP 1149
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
RLP 12-1149A R1 76 I 5Runout Side A
RLP 12-1149B R1 5Runout Side A
RLP 12-1149 ALabel Side A
RLP 12-1149 BLabel Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | US | Riverside Records RLP 12-304First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Riverside Records RLP 1149First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | Riverside Records RLP 1149First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | Riverside Records RLP 12-304LP, Album, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono | LP, Album, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono |
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Japan | Riverside Records MW 2025LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1971 | Japan | Riverside Records MW 2025LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | Japan | Riverside Records SMJ-6127LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | Japan | Riverside Records SMJ-6127 / Riverside Records RLP 12-304LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1976 | Japan | Riverside Records SMJ-6127LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | France | Riverside Records 68.918 / Riverside Records RLP-12-304LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1984 | Japan | Riverside Records VIJ-112LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1984 | US | Original Jazz Classics OJC-136 / Riverside Records RLP-1149LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | US | Analogue Productions AJAZ-114912", 45 RPM, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Riverside Records SR-7100 / Riverside Records RLP-12-1149LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Jazzland JLP 993LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Riverside Records RLP 1149 / Riverside Records 114912", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited |
| ? | US | Jazzland JLP 93LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Original Jazz Classics OJC-136 / Riverside Records RLP-1149LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Olive Refractions4:30
- A2The Message7:15
- A3Lonely One4:08
- B163rd Street Theme7:28
- B2Playmates4:30
- B3Venus And The Moon6:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Little Giant are there?
18 vinyl pressings of The Little Giant are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1959 and 2004.
When was The Little Giant first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US. One of them is Riverside Records RLP 12-304.
How do I tell if my copy of The Little Giant is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RLP 12-304, RLP 1149) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RLP-12-304 A and RLP-12-304 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Little Giant 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.
