US
February 1961- Label and catalog number
- New Jazz NJLP 8242
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Deep groove
Mal Waldron TrioImpressions
Vinyl pressings
Impressions
by Mal Waldron Trio · 1961
11 pressings3 countriesJazz
Impressions was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Impressions
1 pressing came out in 1961, 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | US | Prestige 8242 / New Jazz NJLP 8242LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | New Jazz NJLP 8242First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Prestige 8242 / New Jazz NJLP 8242LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Prestige 8242 / New Jazz NJLP 8242LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Status Records ST 8242 / New Jazz NJLP 8242LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Japan | Prestige LPJ-70047LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1974 | Japan | Prestige LPJ-70047LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1979 | Japan | Prestige SMJ-6613(M) / New Jazz SMJ-6613(M)LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | US | Original Jazz Classics OJC-132 / Prestige NJ-8242LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Top Rank International MJ-7017 / Top Rank International RANK-7010LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | UK | Esquire 32-176LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Champs Elysées
- A2All About Us
- A3Ciao!
- B1All The Way
- B2With A Song In My Heart
- B3You Stepped Out Of A Dream
- B4C'est Formidable
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Impressions are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Impressions are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1961 and 1984.
When was Impressions first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US. One of them is New Jazz NJLP 8242, released February 1961.
How do I tell if my copy of Impressions is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NJLP 8242) 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 Impressions 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.