Spain
1975- Label and catalog number
- MPS Records 55 93121BASF 55 93121
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Oscar PetersonPiano Giant
Vinyl pressings
Piano Giant
by Oscar Peterson · 1975
11 pressings6 countriesBopEasy ListeningJazz
Piano Giant was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Piano Giant
8 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Germany
1975- Label and catalog number
- MPS Records 29 22499-6
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Germany
1975- Label and catalog number
- MPS Records 88.023-2
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Japan
1975- Label and catalog number
- MPS Records ULS-137-PBASF ULS-137-P
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Netherlands
1975- Label and catalog number
- MPS Records 22 22499-6BASF 22 22499-6
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
VR 20100-A 22499-A HSide A runout, etched
VR 20100-B 22499-B HSide B runout, etched
VR 20101-A 22499-C HSide C runout, etched
VR 20101-B 22499-D HSide D runout, etched
Netherlands
1975- Label and catalog number
- MPS Records 22 22499-6BASF 22 22499-6
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
VR 20100-A 22499-A ⒽSide A runout
VR 20100-B 22499-B ⒽSide B runout
VR 20101-A 22499-C ⒽSide C runout
VR 20101-B 22499-D ⒽSide D runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Germany | MPS Records 29 22499-6First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | Germany | MPS Records 88.023-2First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | Japan | MPS Records ULS-137-P / BASF ULS-137-PFirst yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | Netherlands | MPS Records 22 22499-6 / BASF 22 22499-6First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | Netherlands | MPS Records 22 22499-6 / BASF 22 22499-6First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1975 | New Zealand | MPS Records 29 22499-6 / BASF 29 22499-6First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1975 | South Africa | BASF BFD 3122First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | Spain | MPS Records 55 93121 / BASF 55 93121First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1978 | Germany | MPS Records 0088.041 / MPS Records 0088.041-2LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | MPS Records 5C 154D 99948-49 / Delta 5C 154D 99948-49LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Netherlands | MPS Records 5C 154-99948-49LP, Compilation, Reissue, Repress, Special Edition | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Repress, Special Edition |
Tracklist
- A1Exactly Like You4:48
- A2Soft Winds6:39
- A3This Guy's In Love With You3:44
- A4I Love You5:10
- B1Wave6:00
- B2Younger Than Springtime5:21
- B3Sesame Street2:53
- B4You Stepped Out Of A Dream3:31
- C1Seven Comes Eleven5:10
- C2Wheatland7:12
- C3Catherine3:02
- C4If I Should Loose You5:18
- D1Someday My Prince Will Come6:11
- D2Smile3:55
- D3Ja Da4:10
- D4Watch, What Happens6:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Piano Giant are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Piano Giant are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1975 and 1978.
When was Piano Giant first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Spain, Germany, Japan, Netherlands and more. One of them is MPS Records 55 93121.
How do I tell if my copy of Piano Giant is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 55 93121, 29 22499-6, 88.023-2, ULS-137-P) 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 Piano Giant 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.
