US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records MG V-8319
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MGV-8319-A 50,758Runout side A
MGV-8319-B 50,759Runout side B
50,758Label side A
50,759Label side B
Vinyl pressings
Junior
by Junior Mance · 1959
18 pressings4 countriesPost BopJazz
Junior 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 Junior
3 pressings came out in 1959, 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
1959- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records MG V-8319
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
UK
1959- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice CLP 1342His Master's Voice MGV 8319
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MGV 8319A-2NRunout side A Stamped
MGV 8319B-2NRunout side B stamped
(MGV.8319A)Matrix label side A
(MGV.8319B)Matrix label 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 | UK | His Master's Voice CLP 1342 / His Master's Voice MGV 8319First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | UK | Verve Records MG V-8319LP, Single Sided, Album, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono | LP, Single Sided, Album, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono |
| 1959 | US | Verve Records MG V-8319First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Verve Records MG V-8319First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | US | Verve Records MG VS-6057LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Verve Records MG V-8319 / Verve Records V-8319LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Verve Records MG V-8319LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | Japan | Verve Records VLS-1031LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1962 | Japan | Verve Records VLS-1031LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | France | Barclay-Verve 3669LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Japan | Verve Records MV 2059LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Japan | Verve Records 18MJ 9018LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
| 1983 | Japan | Verve Records 23MJ 3255LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1985 | Japan | Verve Records 20MJ 0027LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | US | Verve Records B0038138-01 / UMe B0038138-01LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2023 | US | Verve Records B0038139-01 / Verve Records MG VS-6057LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Verve Records SMV-1078LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| ? | US | Verve Records MG V-8319 / Verve Records V-8319LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1A Smooth One3:26
- A2Miss Jackie's Delight3:51
- A3Whisper Not4:18
- A4Love For Sale4:23
- A5Lilacs In The Rain3:38
- B1Small Fry4:06
- B2Jubilation3:29
- B3Birk's Works5:43
- B4Blues For Beverlee7:52
- B5Junior's Tune3:33
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Junior are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Junior are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1959 and 2023.
When was Junior first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US, UK. One of them is Verve Records MG V-8319.
How do I tell if my copy of Junior is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MG V-8319, CLP 1342) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MGV-8319-A 50,758 and MGV-8319-B 50,759. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Junior 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.