US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Norgran Records MGN 1005
- Format
- LP, Album
Lester YoungThe President
Vinyl pressings
The President
by Lester Young · 1954
11 pressings4 countriesJazz
The President was first pressed on vinyl in 1954. 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 President
2 pressings came out in 1954, 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.
France
1954- Label and catalog number
- Blue Star GLP 3517Norgran Records MGN-1005
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
xpartx 22961 mgn 1005ASide A runout
xpartx 22962 mgn 1005BSide B runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | France | Blue Star GLP 3517 / Norgran Records MGN-1005First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1954 | US | Norgran Records MGN 1005First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1956 | US | Norgran Records MGN 1093LP, Mono, Reissue · Mono | LP, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
| 1956 | US | Norgran Records MG N-1093LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1956 | UK | Columbia 33CX 10031LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Verve Records MG V-8181LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Verve Records MG V-8181LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Japan | Verve Records MV 2680LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1980 | Japan | Verve Records MV 2680LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Japan | Norgran Records POJJ-1562LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Verve Records MG V-8181LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Stardust
- A2Confessin'
- A3I Can't Give You Anything But Love
- A4These Foolish Things
- A5Lester Swings
- B1Count Every Star
- B2It All Depends On You
- B3September In The Rain
- B4Pete's Cafe
- B5Slow Motion Blues
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The President are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The President are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1954 and 1995.
When was The President first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1954, in US, France. One of them is Norgran Records MGN 1005.
How do I tell if my copy of The President is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MGN 1005, GLP 3517) 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 The President 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.
