US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Time Records S/2004
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
L9OY-3690-N1 I A1Side A runout stamped
L9OY-3691-1 I A2Side B runout stamped
S/2004ASide A label (set 1)
S/2004BSide B label (set 1)
Vinyl pressings
Jazz Contemporary
by Kenny Dorham · 1960
21 pressings6 countriesBopJazz
Jazz Contemporary was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 Jazz Contemporary
8 pressings came out in 1960, 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
1960- Label and catalog number
- Time Records 52004
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
I A2 L9OP 5623-1A-Side Runout Etching
I A2 L9OP 5624-1B-Side Runout Etching
L9OP 5623-1 A1 RA-Side Runout Etching Variant 1
L9OP 5624-1 A1 RB-Side Runout Etching Variant 1
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Time Records S/2004
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Time Records S/2004
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
L 90Y-3690- N - 1 A 1 RSide A runout, stamped
L90Y - 3691-1 A 1 RSide B runout, stamped
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Time Records S/2004
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
L 90Y-3691 - N - 1 A 2 RSide A runout, stamped
L90Y - 3691-1 A 1 RSide B runout, stamped
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Time Records 52004
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
L90P-5623Side A label
L90P-5624Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Canada | Time Records S/2004First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | Canada | Time Records T/52004First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Time Records S/2004First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | US | Time Records 52004First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Time Records S/2004First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | US | Time Records S/2004First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | US | Time Records S/2004First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | US | Time Records 52004First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | Japan | Time Records YS-898-TLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1968 | Japan | Time Records YS-898-TLP, Album, Promo, Reissue, White Label · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, White Label · Promo |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Japan | Time Records ULS-1757-BTLP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1975 | Japan | Time Records ULS-1804-V / Overseas Records ULS-1804-VLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | Japan | Time Records ULS-1757-BTLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Italy | Bainbridge Records BT 1048LP | LP |
| 1981 | US | Bainbridge Records BT 1048LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Japan | Time Records CEJC 00073LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Japan | Time Records VIJJ-60005 / Time Records 52004LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | Mocambo 40.266LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK & Europe | Key Records 399746LP, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| ? | US | Time Records 52004LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Time Records S/2004LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1A Waltz5:27
- A2Monk's Mood8:01
- A3In Your Own Sweet Way7:54
- B1Horn Salute8:24
- B2Tonica2:54
- B3This Love Of Mine6:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Jazz Contemporary are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Jazz Contemporary are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1960 and 2009.
When was Jazz Contemporary first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US, Canada. One of them is Time Records S/2004.
How do I tell if my copy of Jazz Contemporary is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S/2004, 52004, T/52004) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, L9OY-3690-N1 I A1 and L9OY-3691-1 I A2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Jazz Contemporary 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.
