US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Argo LP-694
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
11592 N80P-4603
11593 N80P-4604
Lorez AlexandriaDeep Roots
Vinyl pressings
Deep Roots
by Lorez Alexandria · 1962
10 pressings3 countriesJazz
Deep Roots was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Deep Roots
4 pressings came out in 1962, 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.
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Argo LP-694
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Argo LPS 694
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
N80Y-4605-1 LPS-694 5-1 11592 Ø ʌTSide 1 Runout Etched
N80Y-4606-1 LPS-694 5-2 11593 Ø ʌISide 2 Runout Etched
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Argo LP-694
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
11592 N80P-4603
11593 N80P-4604
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.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | US | Argo LP-694First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1962 | US | Argo LP-694First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Argo LPS 694First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Argo LP-694First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Japan | Chess SMJ-6021LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Japan | Chess SFX-10510LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Japan | Cadet UPS-2218-BLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1983 | Japan | Cadet UPS-2218-BLP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Europe | Supper Club 004LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Globe SMJ-7471 / Cadet SMJ-7471LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Nature Boy2:45
- A2I Was A Fool3:19
- A3No Moon At All2:10
- A4Spring Will Be A Little Late This Year2:58
- A5Softly As In A Morning Sunrise2:30
- B1Detour Ahead3:33
- B2It Could Happen To You2:40
- B3Travlin Light3:20
- B4Almost Like Being In Love2:18
- B5I Want To Talk About You2:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Deep Roots are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Deep Roots are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1962 and 2023.
When was Deep Roots first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US. One of them is Argo LP-694.
How do I tell if my copy of Deep Roots is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LP-694, LPS 694) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 11592 N80P-4603 and 11593 N80P-4604. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Deep Roots 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.
