UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Pye Jazz 7NJ.2068
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45.00.1068-ASide A, label
45.00.1068-BSide B, label
Kenny Ball And His JazzmenWashington Square
Vinyl pressings
Washington Square
by Kenny Ball And His Jazzmen · 1963
12 pressings9 countriesJazz
Washington Square was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Washington Square
6 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Germany
1963- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records DV 14092
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Netherlands
1963- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records 7NJ.2068
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
New Zealand
1963- Label and catalog number
- Pye Jazz 7NJ-2068
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Norway
1963- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records 7NJ 2068
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
South Africa
1963- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 45-SPD 285
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
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.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Germany | Pye Records DV 14092First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Netherlands | Pye Records 7NJ.2068First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | New Zealand | Pye Jazz 7NJ-2068First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1963 | Norway | Pye Records 7NJ 2068First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | South Africa | Parlophone 45-SPD 285First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1963 | UK | Pye Jazz 7NJ.2068First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1964 | Japan | Pye Records LL-70157", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Astor AP-10327", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Canada | Pye Records Pye 7147", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Pye Records DV 140927", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | UK | Pye Jazz 7NJ.206687", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | UK | Pye Jazz 7NJ.206687", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AWashington Square
- BThe Music Goes 'Round And Around
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Washington Square are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Washington Square are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1963 and 1964.
When was Washington Square first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in UK, Germany, Netherlands, New Zealand and more. One of them is Pye Jazz 7NJ.2068.
How do I tell if my copy of Washington Square is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7NJ.2068, DV 14092, 7NJ-2068, 7NJ 2068) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45.00.1068-A and 45.00.1068-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Washington Square 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.
