US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Savoy Records MG 12070
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Deep Groove
- Runout / matrix
MG 12070A X20 RVG 2 BRunout Side A
MG 12070B X20 RVG 2 BRunout Side B
Milt JacksonThe Jazz Skyline
Vinyl pressings
The Jazz Skyline
by Milt Jackson · 1956
15 pressings6 countriesBopJazz
The Jazz Skyline was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 The Jazz Skyline
4 pressings came out in 1956, 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.
UK
1956- Label and catalog number
- London Records LTZ-C.15074
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1956- Label and catalog number
- London Savoy Records MG 12070
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
France
1956- Label and catalog number
- Savoy Records MG 12070
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Canada | London Savoy Records MG 12070First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | France | Savoy Records MG 12070First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1956 | UK | London Records LTZ-C.15074First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1956 | US | Savoy Records MG 12070First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | France | Savoy Records MG 12070LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | US | Savoy Records MG 12070LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1963 | UK | Realm RM 115 / Realm Jazz RM 115LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | US | Savoy Records MG 12070LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1977 | Japan | Arista WAJ-70111LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1977 | Japan | Arista WAJ-70111LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Japan | Savoy Records 22RS-15(M)LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1985 | US | Savoy Jazz SJC 410 / Savoy Jazz MG 12070LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1986 | Europe | Savoy Jazz WL70821LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Japan | Savoy Records COJY-9051LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Savoy-Musidisc SA 6012 / Savoy-Musidisc 30 SA 6012LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
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Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Jazz Skyline are there?
15 vinyl pressings of The Jazz Skyline are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1956 and 1993.
When was The Jazz Skyline first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in US, UK, Canada, France. One of them is Savoy Records MG 12070.
How do I tell if my copy of The Jazz Skyline is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MG 12070, LTZ-C.15074) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MG 12070A X20 RVG 2 B and MG 12070B X20 RVG 2 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Jazz Skyline 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.
