US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Roulette SR 52087
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Louis BellsonBig Band Jazz From The Summit
Vinyl pressings
Big Band Jazz From The Summit
by Louis Bellson · 1962
11 pressings5 countriesBig BandJazz
Big Band Jazz From The Summit 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 Big Band Jazz From The Summit
4 pressings came out in 1962, 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
1962- Label and catalog number
- Roulette R 52087
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Roulette SR 52087
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Orange/Pink labels
- Runout / matrix
XSV-85110-1C R SD-289 A IIVSide A
XSV-85111-1C R SD-289B IIIIVSide B
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 33SX 1513
- Format
- LP
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.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | UK | Columbia 33SX 1513First yearLP | LP |
| 1962 | US | Roulette SR 52087First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Roulette R 52087First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1962 | US | Roulette SR 52087First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | UK | Roulette 2934 020LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | Japan | Roulette SL-5123-ROLP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Spain | Roulette SR 52087 / Fresh Sound Records (S)R 52086LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Spain | SOVISA SLP. 30.338 / Roulette SLP. 30.338LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Swing SLDR. 880 / Roulette SLDR. 880LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | France | Swing SLDR. 880 / Roulette SLDR. 880LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Roulette R 52087LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Who's Who2:31
- A2Cool4:58
- A3Amoroso3:36
- A4Prelude3:28
- A5Gumshoe4:15
- A6Blitzen3:10
- B1St. Louie2:36
- B2Moon Is Low3:32
- B3Doozy3:12
- B4Lou's Blues3:49
- B5With Bells-On3:30
- B6The Diplomat Speaks4:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Big Band Jazz From The Summit are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Big Band Jazz From The Summit are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1962 and 1984.
When was Big Band Jazz From The Summit first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US, UK. One of them is Roulette SR 52087.
How do I tell if my copy of Big Band Jazz From The Summit is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SR 52087, R 52087, 33SX 1513) 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 Big Band Jazz From The Summit 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.
