US
November 1959- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 1268
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XLP44601-2AESide A variant 1
XLP44602-2FSide B variant 1
XLP44601-2K TASide A variant 2
XLP44602-2J TASide B variant 2
Vinyl pressings
Jazz Track
by Miles Davis · 1959
32 pressings7 countriesHard BopJazz
Jazz Track was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 Jazz Track
10 pressings came out in 1959, 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
November 1959- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 1268
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XLP44601-2CSide A (Variant 1) Stamped
XLP44602-2ASide B (Variant 1) Stamped
XLP44601-2D
XLP44602-2B
US
November 1959- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 1268
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XLP44601-2AH /H HSide 1 Runout
XLP44602-2E /HSide 2 Runout
x"Lp" 44601Side 1 Label
x"Lp" 44602Side 2 Label
US
November 1959- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 1268
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XLP·44601-2G H1Side A runout, etched
XLP44602-2C H1Side B runout, stamped; (H1) etched
x"Lp" 44601Side A label
x"Lp" 44602Side B label
US
November 1959- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 1268
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XLP-44601-2K TARunout A stamped - variant 1
XLP-44602-2J TARunout B stamped - variant 1
XLP44601-2AGRunout A stamped - variant 2
XLP44602-2LRunout B stamped - variant 2
US
November 1959- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 1268
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XLP44602-2CA-side stamped runout (Variation 1)
XLP44602-2AB-side stamped runout (Variation 1)
x"Lp" 44601Side 1 center label
x"Lp" 44602Side 2 center label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 32 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Canada | Columbia CL 1268First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | UK | Fontana TFL 5081 / Fontana TFL.5081First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Columbia CL 1268First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Columbia CL 1268First yearLP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1959 | US | Columbia CL 1268First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Columbia CL 1268First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Columbia CL 1268First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Columbia CL 1268First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Columbia CL 1268First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Columbia CL 1268 / CBS CL 1268First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | France | Fontana 681 550 TL / Fontana 681.550 TLLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1960 | France | Fontana 681 550 TL / Fontana 681.550 TLLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1960 | Netherlands | Fontana 681 550 TLLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | Netherlands | Fontana 681 550 TL / Fontana 681 550LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | UK | Fontana TFL 5081 / Fontana TFL.5081LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Columbia CL 1268LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Canada | Columbia CL 1268LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Columbia CL 1268LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Columbia CL 1268LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Columbia CL 1268LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | US | Columbia Special Products JCL 1268LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Europe | Jazz Beat JAZZBEAT 538LP, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
2010s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Europe | Doxy DOK224LP, Mono, CD, Album · Mono | LP, Mono, CD, Album · Mono |
| 2013 | Spain | WaxTime 771886LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 2013 | US | Columbia CL 1268LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 2013 | US | Columbia CL 1268LP, Reissue, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono | LP, Reissue, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono |
| 2013 | US | Columbia CL 1268LP, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited, Numbered | LP, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited, Numbered |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Europe | Destination Moon DMOO062LP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Remastered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Remastered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | CBS 62324 / CBS CL 1268LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Columbia CL 1268LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Columbia CL 1268LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Columbia CL 1268LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- Elevator To The Scaffold
- A1Générique2:46
- A2L'Assassinat De Carala2:08
- A3Sur L'Autoroute2:16
- A4Julien Dans L'Ascenseur2:07
- A5Florence Sur Les Champs-Élysées2:49
- A6Dîner Au Motel3:55
- A7Évasion De Julien0:50
- A8Visite Du Vigile2:02
- A9Au Bar Du Petit Bac2:51
- A10Chez Le Photographe Du Motel3:52
- -
- B1On Green Dolphin Street9:55
- B2Fran-Dance5:52
- B3Stella By Starlight4:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Jazz Track are there?
32 vinyl pressings of Jazz Track are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1959 and 2024.
When was Jazz Track first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Columbia CL 1268, released November 1959.
How do I tell if my copy of Jazz Track is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CL 1268, TFL 5081) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XLP44601-2AE and XLP44602-2F. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Jazz Track 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.
