US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Argo LP 623
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Max Roach QuintetMax
Vinyl pressings
Max
by Max Roach Quintet · 1958
19 pressings7 countriesHard BopJazz
Max was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 Max
5 pressings came out in 1958, 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
1958- Label and catalog number
- Argo LP-623
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
JO8P_1147_1 ISide A Stamped
JO8P_1148_1 ISide B Stamped
JO8P-1147Side A Label
JO8P-1148Side B Label
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Argo LP 623
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Argo LP 623
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
J08P-1147-1Side 1
J08P-1148-1Side 2
Netherlands
1958- Label and catalog number
- Funckler MGAR 9207
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Netherlands | Funckler MGAR 9207First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Argo LP 623First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Argo LP-623First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Argo LP 623First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Argo LP 623First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Japan | Globe SMJ-7136LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1964 | France | Barclay 84.095 S / Barclay 84 095LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1965 | US | Cadet LP-623LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Argentina | Microfon IP-148LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Netherlands | Chess International MAR S-3093LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Japan | Cadet MJ 1015MLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1975 | Japan | Cadet MJ 1015MLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | US | Cadet LP 623LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | Japan | Cadet BT-8056 / Cadet LP 623LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Spain | Chess JS-060 / CFE JS-060LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1983 | Japan | Baybridge Records UPS-2201-BLP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1983 | Japan | Baybridge Records UPS-2201-BLP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Club Internacional Del Disco CID-SJ 5 / Club Internacional Del Disco CID S.J. 5LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Denmark | Fonogram LPJ 623LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Crackle Hut
- A2Speculate
- A3That Ole Devil Love
- B1Audio Blues
- B2"C M"
- B3Four-X
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Max are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Max are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1958 and 1983.
When was Max first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in US, Netherlands. One of them is Argo LP 623.
How do I tell if my copy of Max is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LP 623, LP-623, MGAR 9207) 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 Max 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.