US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records V-8399
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
61-V6-110 V-8399-AA side runout, etched
61-V6-111 V-8399-BB side runout, etched
Vinyl pressings
Motion
by Lee Konitz · 1961
17 pressings10 countriesPost BopJazz
Motion was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Motion
4 pressings came out in 1961, the album's first year, in 3 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
1961- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records V6-8399
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
61-VGS-510 V6-8399-AA side runout, etched
61-VGS-511 V6-8399-BB side runout, etched
Canada
1961- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records V-8399
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
CA 61-V6-110 V-8399-A 2A side runout
CA 61-V6-111 V-8399-B ..B side runout, etched
Germany
1961- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records V6-8399
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
E4 + - K E1 V6 8399 B-2 Made in GermanyA side runout, stamped
E4 + - K E1 V6 8399-2 A Made in GermanyB side runout, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Canada | Verve Records V-8399First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1961 | Germany | Verve Records V6-8399First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Verve Records V-8399First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Verve Records V6-8399First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Japan | Verve Records SMV-1082LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Japan | Verve Records MV 2563LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Japan | Verve Records UMV 2563LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1984 | France | Verve Records 821 553-1LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1985 | Japan | Verve Records 20MJ 0044LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Europe | Verve Records V6-8399LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2006 | Europe | Verve Records V6-8399LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Italy | Verve Records V-8399LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2017 | UK & Ireland | Verve Records V-8399LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Italy | Verve Records V-8399LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2022 | Russia | Verve Records V-8399LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Verve Records MV-1082LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Verve Records 2317 106LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1I Remember You4:24
- A2All Of Me7:36
- A3Foolin' Myself6:55
- B1You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To10:38
- B2I'll Remember April9:01
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Motion are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Motion are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1961 and 2022.
When was Motion first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, Canada, Germany. One of them is Verve Records V-8399.
How do I tell if my copy of Motion is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use V-8399, V6-8399) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 61-V6-110 V-8399-A and 61-V6-111 V-8399-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Motion 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.
