US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Riverside Records RLP 12-239
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Vinyl pressings
Jazz Contrasts
by Kenny Dorham · 1957
18 pressings8 countriesBopJazz
Jazz Contrasts was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Contrasts
1 pressing came out in 1957, 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.
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.
1950s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | US | Riverside Records RLP 12-239First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | UK | London Records LTZ-U 15133LP, Single Sided, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Single Sided, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1958 | US | Riverside Records RLP 12-239LP, Album, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl |
| 1958 | US | Riverside Records RLP 12-239LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | UK | London Records LTZ-U 15133 / London American Recordings LTZ-U 15133LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1959 | US | Riverside Records RLP 1105LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | Riverside Records RLP 1105LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1959 | USA & Canada | Riverside Records RLP 12-239/RLP1105LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Japan | Riverside Records SMJ-6075M / Milestone SMJ-6075MLP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1975 | Japan | Riverside Records SMJ-6075(M) / Milestone SMJ-6075(M)LP, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono |
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | France | Riverside Records 68939 / Original Jazz Classics OJC-028LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1982 | Germany | Original Jazz Classics OJC-028 / Riverside Records RLP-239LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1982 | US | Original Jazz Classics OJC-028 / Riverside Records RLP-239LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1984 | Italy | Riverside Records OM 2028LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1986 | Italy | Riverside Records OM 2028LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1986 | Italy | Riverside Records OM 2028LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Worldwide | New Land NEWLAND006LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Riverside Records RLP12-239LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Falling In Love With Love
- A2I'll Remember April
- B1Larue
- B2My Old Flame
- B3But Beautiful
- B4La Villa
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Jazz Contrasts are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Jazz Contrasts are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1957 and 2023.
When was Jazz Contrasts first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US. One of them is Riverside Records RLP 12-239.
How do I tell if my copy of Jazz Contrasts is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RLP 12-239) 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 Jazz Contrasts 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.
