US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Norgran Records MG N-1043
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Lester YoungPres & Sweets
Vinyl pressings
Pres & Sweets
by Lester Young · 1956
10 pressings4 countriesSwingCool JazzJazz
Pres & Sweets was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 Pres & Sweets
1 pressing came out in 1956, 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | US | Norgran Records MG N-1043First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Verve Records MGV-8134LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | US | Verve Records MG V-8134LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Japan | Verve Records MV 1144LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1974 | Japan | Verve Records MV 2528LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1976 | South Africa | Verve Records 2352 158LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Japan | Verve Records UMV 2528LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Japan | Verve Records POJJ-1501 / Norgran Records MGN 1043LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited |
| 1990 | Japan | Verve Records POJJ 1501 / Norgran Records MG N-1043LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Verve Records 2332 073LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Mean To Me7:16
- A2Red Boy Blues5:12
- A3Pennies From Heaven5:19
- B1That's All4:35
- B2One O'Clock Jump5:20
- B3She's Funny That Way8:32
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Pres & Sweets are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Pres & Sweets are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1956 and 1990.
When was Pres & Sweets first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in US. One of them is Norgran Records MG N-1043.
How do I tell if my copy of Pres & Sweets is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MG N-1043) 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 Pres & Sweets 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.
