US
April 1955- Label and catalog number
- Bethlehem Records BCP 1020
- Format
- LP, 10", Album, Mono
Milt HintonEast Coast Jazz/5
Vinyl pressings
East Coast Jazz/5
by Milt Hinton · 1955
10 pressings5 countriesJazz
East Coast Jazz/5 was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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 East Coast Jazz/5
8 pressings came out in 1955, 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
April 1955- Label and catalog number
- Bethlehem Records BCP-1020
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Deep Groove
- Runout / matrix
BCP-1020 A-1A Side Etched
XTV22893-1BB Side Stamped
US
April 1955- Label and catalog number
- Bethlehem Records BCP-1020Bethlehem Records BCP 1020
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XTV22892-1ASide-A
XTV22893-1ASide-B
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Bethlehem Records BCP-10
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Hi-Fidelity Recording
- Runout / matrix
BCP-10 A-1Etched side 1
BCP-10 BEtched side 2
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Bethlehem Records BCP-10Bethlehem Records BCP-1020
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Hi-Fidelity Recording
- Runout / matrix
BCP-1020 A-1Etched side 1
XTV22893-1B 47X H-1Stamped and etched side 2
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Bethlehem Records BCP-1020
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | UK | London Records LTZ-N15001 / London American Recordings LTZ-N.15001First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | US | Bethlehem Records BCP-10First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | US | Bethlehem Records BCP-10 / Bethlehem Records BCP-1020First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | US | Bethlehem Records BCP-1020First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | South Africa | London Records LTZ.15001First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | US | Bethlehem Records BCP 1020First yearLP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | US | Bethlehem Records BCP-1020First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | US | Bethlehem Records BCP-1020 / Bethlehem Records BCP 1020First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | Australia | London Records LTZ-NA 15001 / London Records LTZ-NA-15001LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Japan | Bethlehem Records SOPL-278-BHLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Mean To Me
- A2Pick 'N Pat
- A3Over The Rainbow
- A4Milt To The Hilt
- A5Don't Blame Me
- B1Katz' Meow (A Canon For Cats)
- B2Upstairs With Milt
- B3Ebony Silhouette
- B4Cantus Firmus
- B5These Foolish Things
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of East Coast Jazz/5 are there?
10 vinyl pressings of East Coast Jazz/5 are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1955 and 1973.
When was East Coast Jazz/5 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in US, UK, South Africa. One of them is Bethlehem Records BCP 1020, released April 1955.
How do I tell if my copy of East Coast Jazz/5 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BCP 1020, BCP-1020, BCP-10, LTZ-N15001) 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 East Coast Jazz/5 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.