US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records MG V-2004
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MGV-50008-RE-3 N.Y. V-2004-ASide A Runout
V-2004-B - N.Y. MGV-50009 Re-1Side B Runout
Oscar PetersonPastel Moods
Vinyl pressings
Pastel Moods
by Oscar Peterson · 1956
12 pressings6 countriesJazz
Pastel Moods 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 Pastel Moods
8 pressings came out in 1956, 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
1956- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records MG V-2004
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MGV-2006A-RE1 HA stamped
MGV-2004B-RE1 HB stamped
50,008A label
50,009B label
US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records MG V-2004
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MGV-2004A-RE1 H1Side A Runout
MGV-2004B-RE1 H1Side B Runout
MG V-2004 ASide A Label
MG V-2004 BSide B Label
US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records MG V-2004
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MGV.2004A HSide A Runout
MGV.2004B HSide B Runout
US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records MG V-2004
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MGV•2004A•RE1 HISide A Runout
MGV 2004B - 1 I A1Side B Runout
US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records MG V-2004
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Blue Labels
- Runout / matrix
MGV-2004A-RE1 H1Side A Runout
MGV-2004B-1 I A1Side B Runout
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.
1950s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Denmark | Verve Records MG V-2004First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | Netherlands | Verve Records MG V-2004First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | Verve Records MG V-2004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1956 | US | Verve Records MG V-2004First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | Verve Records MG V-2004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1956 | US | Verve Records MG V-2004First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | Verve Records MG V-2004First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | Verve Records MG V-2004First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Japan | Verve Records POJJ-1566LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Europe | Pan Am Records 9152270LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Verve Records MG V-2004LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Verve Records MG V-2004 / Verve Records V-2004LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1You Go To My Head
- A2They Can't Take That Away From Me
- A3There's A Small Hotel
- A4You Turned The Tables On Me
- A5These Foolish Things (Remind Me Of You)
- A6I Can't Get Started
- A7Blue Moon
- A8East Of The Sun (West Of The Moon)
- B1My Old Flame
- B2I Don't Stand A Ghost Of A Chance With You
- B3Serenade In Blue
- B4Sweet Lorraine
- B5Angel Eyes
- B6Unforgettable
- B7Moonglow
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Pastel Moods are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Pastel Moods are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1956 and 2016.
When was Pastel Moods first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in US, Denmark, Netherlands. One of them is Verve Records MG V-2004.
How do I tell if my copy of Pastel Moods is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MG V-2004) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MGV-50008-RE-3 N.Y. V-2004-A and V-2004-B - N.Y. MGV-50009 Re-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Pastel Moods 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.
