US
1952- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note LP 5011
- Format
- LP, 10", Compilation
- Runout / matrix
BN-LP-5011-ASide A
BN-LP-5011-BSide B
Milt JacksonWizard Of The Vibes
Vinyl pressings
Wizard Of The Vibes
by Milt Jackson · 1952
14 pressings4 countriesBopHard BopJazz
Wizard Of The Vibes was first pressed on vinyl in 1952. 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 Wizard Of The Vibes
2 pressings came out in 1952, the album's first year. 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
1952- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note LP 5011Blue Note BLP 5011
- Format
- LP, 10", Compilation
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | US | Blue Note LP 5011First yearLP, 10", Compilation | LP, 10", Compilation |
| 1952 | US | Blue Note LP 5011 / Blue Note BLP 5011First yearLP, 10", Compilation | LP, 10", Compilation |
| 1953 | France | Vogue Productions LD 138LP, 10", Compilation | LP, 10", Compilation |
| 1953 | US | Blue Note LP 5011 / Blue Note BLP 5011LP, 10", Compilation, Repress | LP, 10", Compilation, Repress |
| 1953 | US | Blue Note LP 5011 / Blue Note BLP 5011LP, 10", Compilation, Repress | LP, 10", Compilation, Repress |
| 1954 | UK | Vogue Records L.D.E. 044 / Vogue Records LDE.044LP, 10", Compilation | LP, 10", Compilation |
| 1955 | US | Blue Note LP 5011 / Blue Note BLP 5011LP, 10", Compilation, Repress | LP, 10", Compilation, Repress |
1990s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Japan | Blue Note BN 0005 / Blue Note LP 5011LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited | LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited |
| 1999 | Japan | Blue Note TOJJ-5011 / Blue Note BN-5011LP, 10", Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited | LP, 10", Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited |
| 1999 | Japan | Blue Note TOJJ-5011 / Blue Note BLP 5011LP, 10", Compilation, Limited Edition, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono, Limited | LP, 10", Compilation, Limited Edition, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono, Limited |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | US | Blue Note LP 5011 / Blue Note B0020896-01LP, 10", Compilation, Reissue | LP, 10", Compilation, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Disques Vogue LD. 138 / Vogue Productions LD. 138LP, 10", Compilation | LP, 10", Compilation |
| ? | France | Disques Vogue LD. 138 / Vogue Productions LD. 138LP, 10", Compilation | LP, 10", Compilation |
| ? | US | Blue Note LP 5011 / Blue Note BLP 5011LP, 10", Compilation | LP, 10", Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Tahiti3:26
- A2Lillie3:12
- A3Criss Cross3:02
- A4Willow Weep For Me3:10
- B1What's New2:57
- B2Bags' Groove2:41
- B3On The Scene3:15
- B4Eronel3:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Wizard Of The Vibes are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Wizard Of The Vibes are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1952 and 2014.
When was Wizard Of The Vibes first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1952, in US. One of them is Blue Note LP 5011.
How do I tell if my copy of Wizard Of The Vibes is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LP 5011) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BN-LP-5011-A and BN-LP-5011-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Wizard Of The Vibes 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.
