Germany
1968- Label and catalog number
- MPS Records MPS 15 192MPS Records MPS 15 192 ST
- Format
- LP, Album
Lee KonitzAlto Summit
Vinyl pressings
Alto Summit
by Lee Konitz · 1968
13 pressings5 countriesHard BopPost BopJazz
Alto Summit was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Alto Summit
1 pressing came out in 1968, 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 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Germany | MPS Records MPS 15 192 / MPS Records MPS 15 192 STFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Japan | MPS Records YS-2201-MPLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | Polydor 545 108LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Prestige PRST 7684LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Germany | MPS Records MPS 15 192 STLP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1971 | Germany | MPS Records MPS 15 192 STLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1971 | Germany | MPS Records CRM 675 / MPS Records MPS 15 192LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | MPS Records MB 20675 / BASF MB 20675LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Japan | MPS Records ULS-6019-PLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1974 | Japan | MPS Records ULX-19-PLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | MPS Records MPS 15 072LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | MPS Records 21 20675-0 / BASF 21 20675-0LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | US | Pausa Records PR 7026LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Native Land
- A2Ballad Medley
- A3Prompt
- A4The Perils Of Poda
- B1Good Booty
- B2Lee-o's Blues
- B3Lee's Tribute To Bach And Bird
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Alto Summit are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Alto Summit are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1968 and 1974.
When was Alto Summit first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in Germany. One of them is MPS Records MPS 15 192.
How do I tell if my copy of Alto Summit is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MPS 15 192) 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 Alto Summit 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.
