US
1949- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 57-60005
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
3395Side A Matrix (Label)
3397Side B Matrix (Label)
Miles Davis And His OrchestraJeru / Godchild
Vinyl pressings
Jeru / Godchild
by Miles Davis And His Orchestra · 1949
10 pressings8 countriesBopJazz
Jeru / Godchild was first pressed on vinyl in 1949. 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 Jeru / Godchild
5 pressings came out in 1949, the album's first year, in 3 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
1949- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 60005
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
US
1949- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 57-60005
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Scranton
- Runout / matrix
3395-3D-1Side A Runout, stamped
3397-2D-1S 1 ⌂Side B Runout, stamped
3395Side A Matrix (Label)
3397Side B Matrix (Label)
UK
1949- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 13156
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Mono
Italy
1949- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 57-60005
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Mono · Deep groove at center of label
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.
1940s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | Italy | Capitol Records 57-60005First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Mono · Mono | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1949 | UK | Capitol Records CL 13156First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Mono · Mono | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1949 | US | Capitol Records 57-60005First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1949 | US | Capitol Records 60005First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1949 | US | Capitol Records 57-60005First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Telefunken Capitol 60005-394Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Telefunken Capitol C 80026Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Norway | Capitol Records CL.13156Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Sweden | Capitol Records C 57-60005Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Switzerland | Telefunken Capitol CL 80026Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- ZJeru
- YGodchild
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Jeru / Godchild are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Jeru / Godchild are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Jeru / Godchild first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1949, in US, UK, Italy. One of them is Capitol Records 57-60005.
How do I tell if my copy of Jeru / Godchild is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 57-60005, 60005, CL 13156) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 3395 and 3397. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Jeru / Godchild 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.