US
December 1959- Label and catalog number
- New Jazz NJLP-8223
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
NJLP∙8223∙A-1 RVGSide A runout
NJLP∙8223∙B∙ RVGSide B runout
Lem WinchesterWinchester Special
Vinyl pressings
Winchester Special
by Lem Winchester · 1959
10 pressings5 countriesHard BopJazz
Winchester Special was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 Winchester Special
3 pressings came out in 1959, 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
December 1959- Label and catalog number
- New Jazz NJLP-8223
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Narrow DG
- Runout / matrix
NJLP∙8223∙A-1 RVGSide A runout
NJLP∙8223∙B∙ RVGSide B runout
Denmark
1959- Label and catalog number
- Metronome PRESTIGE 8223
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
NJLP 8223 ALabel, side A
NJLP 8223 BLabel, side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Denmark | Metronome PRESTIGE 8223First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | New Jazz NJLP-8223First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | New Jazz NJLP-8223First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Japan | Top Rank International MJ-7007LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | UK | Esquire 32-142LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Prestige NJLP-8223 / New Jazz NJLP-8223LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Japan | Prestige LPJ-80003LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | France | Prestige 68.375LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | US | Original Jazz Classics OJC-1719 / New Jazz NJ-8223LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue, Remastered, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue, Remastered, Limited Edition · Limited |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Japan | New Jazz VIJJ-30074 / New Jazz NJLP 8223LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Down Fuzz
- A2If I Were A Bell
- A3Will You Still Be Mine?
- B1Mysticism
- B2How Are Things In Glocca Morra?
- B3The Dude
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Winchester Special are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Winchester Special are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1959 and 1995.
When was Winchester Special first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US, Denmark. One of them is New Jazz NJLP-8223, released December 1959.
How do I tell if my copy of Winchester Special is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NJLP-8223, PRESTIGE 8223) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, NJLP∙8223∙A-1 RVG and NJLP∙8223∙B∙ RVG. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Winchester Special 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.