US
1956- Label and catalog number
- ABC-Paramount ABC-122
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Deep groove
Kenny Dorham And The Jazz ProphetsVol. 1
Vinyl pressings
Vol. 1
by Kenny Dorham And The Jazz Prophets · 1956
14 pressings7 countriesHard BopJazz
Vol. 1 was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 Vol. 1
2 pressings came out in 1956, 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.
Canada
1956- Label and catalog number
- ABC-Paramount ABC-122
- 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 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Canada | ABC-Paramount ABC-122First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | ABC-Paramount ABC-122First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone QDLP 608010", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album |
| 1958 | UK | His Master's Voice DLP. 118410", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Mono · Mono | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Mono · Mono |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | France | ABC-Paramount ABC 122 / Vega ABC 122LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | ABC-Paramount ABC-122LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Japan | ABC Records SR(M)-3070 / ABC Records SR(M) 3070LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1976 | Japan | ABC Records YW 8503 AB / ABC Records YW-8503LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1977 | Spain | ABC Records TK-3043 / Mediterraneo TK-3043LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1978 | Japan | ABC Records YW-8556-ABLP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1978 | Japan | ABC Records AB-368-5LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Japan | MCA Records VIM-5575(M)LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | probe IPR-88003LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Japan | probe IPR-88003LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1The Prophet
- A2Blues Elegante'
- B1DX
- B2Don't Explain
- B3Tahitian Suite
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Vol. 1 are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Vol. 1 are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1956 and 1980.
When was Vol. 1 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in US, Canada. One of them is ABC-Paramount ABC-122.
How do I tell if my copy of Vol. 1 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ABC-122) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Vol. 1 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.