Germany
1968- Label and catalog number
- MPS Records MPS 15 166 ST
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
1 ℗ 1968 D8 ◇Z A1 25 679142 A MPS 15166 ARunout, side A
1 ℗ 1968 D8 ◇Z A1 25 679142 B MPS 15166 BRunout, side B
Vinyl pressings
Trumpet Rhapsody
by Maynard Ferguson · 1968
18 pressings7 countriesBig BandJazz
Trumpet Rhapsody was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Trumpet Rhapsody
2 pressings came out in 1968, 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.
South Africa
1968- Label and catalog number
- MPS Records BFL.3068
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BFL.3068-ASide A label
BFL.3068-BSide B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Germany | MPS Records MPS 15 166 STFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | South Africa | MPS Records BFL.3068First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | Prestige PR 7636 / Prestige PRST 7636LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Germany | MPS Records CRM 662 / BASF CRM 662LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | BASF MB 20662 / MPS Records MB 20662LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | BASF MB 20662LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1973 | US | BASF MB 20662 / MPS Records MB 20662LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | BASF MB 20662 / MPS Records MB 20662LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1974 | Japan | MPS Records ULX-67-P / BASF ULX-67-PLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Spain | MPS Records JS-037 / CFE JS-037LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1984 | New Zealand | World Record Club WT 5490 / MPS Records WT 5490LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | MPS Records 21 20662-9LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | MPS Records 0068.224LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | BASF MB 21 20662-9 / MPS Records 679 142LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Germany | MPS Records 821 876-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Japan | MPS Records YP-7028-MPLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | UK | MPS Records BFL.3068LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Pausa Records PR 7037 / Pausa Records 7037LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1It's Almost Like Being In Love1:50
- A2Knarf4:30
- A3Olé7:05
- A4Dancing Nitely5:05
- B1Tenderly3:05
- B2Whisper Not6:20
- B3Got The Spirit9:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Trumpet Rhapsody are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Trumpet Rhapsody are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1968 and 1984.
When was Trumpet Rhapsody first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in Germany, South Africa. One of them is MPS Records MPS 15 166 ST.
How do I tell if my copy of Trumpet Rhapsody is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MPS 15 166 ST, BFL.3068) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1 ℗ 1968 D8 ◇Z A1 25 679142 A MPS 15166 A and 1 ℗ 1968 D8 ◇Z A1 25 679142 B MPS 15166 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Trumpet Rhapsody 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.
