US
1960- Label and catalog number
- New Jazz NJLP - 8237
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
NJLP 8237 ASide A
NJLP 8237 BSide B
King CurtisThe New Scene Of King Curtis
Vinyl pressings
The New Scene Of King Curtis
by King Curtis · 1960
15 pressings5 countriesJazz
The New Scene Of King Curtis 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 The New Scene Of King Curtis
1 pressing came out in 1960, 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 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | US | New Jazz NJLP - 8237First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | UK | Esquire 32-161LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1964 | US | New Jazz NJLP - 8237LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | New Jazz 8237 / Status Records ST-8237LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | New Jazz NJLP - 8237 / Status Records ST 8237LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | South Africa | Prestige PR 7789LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Prestige PR 7789LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Prestige PR 7789LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Prestige PRT 7789LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | US | Original Jazz Classics OJC-198 / New Jazz NJ-8237LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1988 | South Africa | Roots Record Company FANT 48 / Original Jazz Classics FANT 48LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Europe | Doxy DOY673LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Top Rank International RANK 5073LP | LP |
| ? | US | New Jazz NJLP - 8237 / Prestige NJLP- 8237LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Prestige PR 7789 / Prestige P-7789LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Da Duh Dah
- A2Have You Heard
- A3Willow Weep For Me
- B1Little Brother Soul
- B2In A Funky Groove
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The New Scene Of King Curtis are there?
15 vinyl pressings of The New Scene Of King Curtis are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1960 and 2012.
When was The New Scene Of King Curtis first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US. One of them is New Jazz NJLP - 8237.
How do I tell if my copy of The New Scene Of King Curtis is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NJLP - 8237) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, NJLP 8237 A and NJLP 8237 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The New Scene Of King Curtis 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.
