UK
1956- Label and catalog number
- Vogue Records LAE 12034
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Lionel HamptonJam Session
Vinyl pressings
Jam Session
by Lionel Hampton · 1956
10 pressings5 countriesBopSwingJazz
Jam Session 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 Jam Session
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.
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | UK | Vogue Records LAE 12034First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | France | Vogue DP 68LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1976 | France | Vogue DP 68LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1976 | Italy | Cetra DPU 62LP, Compilation, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Vogue 400068 / Vogue DP. 68LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | Vogue 400068 / Vogue DP. 68LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | Vogue YX-6085LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Japan | Vogue VOGUE K18P-6757 8LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Spain | Vogue D 68 / Hispavox, S.A. S 26.004LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Jazz Vogue VJD 532LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Real Crazy (More Crazy)
- A2September In The Rain
- A3Free Press Oui
- A4Real Crazy (More And More)
- B1Always
- B2Real Crazy
- B3I Only Have Eyes For You
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Jam Session are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Jam Session are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1956 and 1976.
When was Jam Session first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in UK. One of them is Vogue Records LAE 12034.
How do I tell if my copy of Jam Session is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LAE 12034) 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 Jam Session 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.
