US
April 1963- Label and catalog number
- Moodsville MV 32Moodsville MVLP 32
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
Van Gelder MVLP #32 A
Van Gelder MVLP #32 B
Miles DavisPlay Richard Rodgers
Vinyl pressings
Play Richard Rodgers
by Miles Davis · 1963
12 pressings5 countriesBopHard BopJazz
Play Richard Rodgers was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Play Richard Rodgers
5 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year, in 4 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
1963- Label and catalog number
- Moodsville MV 32Moodsville MVST 32
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MVST #32 ARunout Side A, etched
MVST-32 BRunout Side B, etched
BBRunout Sides A & B, stamped
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Fontana 688 204 ZL
- Format
- LP, Compilation
France
1963- Label and catalog number
- Fontana 688.204 ZL
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
Netherlands
1963- Label and catalog number
- Fontana 688 204 ZL
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | France | Fontana 688.204 ZLFirst yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Netherlands | Fontana 688 204 ZLFirst yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | Fontana 688 204 ZLFirst yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1963 | US | Moodsville MV 32 / Moodsville MVST 32First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Moodsville MV 32 / Moodsville MVLP 32First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Prestige PR 7322LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Prestige PRST 7322LP, Stereo, Compilation | LP, Stereo, Compilation |
| 1965 | UK | Stateside SL 10111LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | UK | Transatlantic Records PR 7322LP, Reissue, Compilation | LP, Reissue, Compilation |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Italy | Down at Dawn DAD116LP, Compilation, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Compilation, Limited Edition · Limited |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Prestige PRST 7322LP, Stereo, Compilation | LP, Stereo, Compilation |
| ? | US | Prestige PR-7322LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1It Never Entered My Mind
- A2Spring Is Here
- A3My Funny Valentine
- B1Surrey With The Fringe On Top
- B2Blue Room
- B3I Could Write A Book
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Play Richard Rodgers are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Play Richard Rodgers are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1963 and 2018.
When was Play Richard Rodgers first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, UK, France, Netherlands. One of them is Moodsville MV 32, released April 1963.
How do I tell if my copy of Play Richard Rodgers is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MV 32, 688 204 ZL, 688.204 ZL) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, Van Gelder MVLP #32 A and Van Gelder MVLP #32 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Play Richard Rodgers 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.
