Germany
1961- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records V6-8480
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
℗1961 C ◊ 5 B V6-8480 A Made in Germanyside A
℗1961 C ◊ 5 A1 V6-8480 B Made in Germanyside B
Vinyl pressings
The Sound Of The Trio
by Oscar Peterson · 1961
24 pressings10 countriesJazz
The Sound Of The Trio was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Sound Of The Trio
1 pressing came out in 1961, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Germany | Verve Records V6-8480First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1961 | Germany | Verve Records V6-8480LP, Album, Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo |
| 1962 | Australia | Verve Records V-8480LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Canada | Verve Records V6-8480LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1962 | Canada | Verve Records V-8480LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Netherlands | Verve Records MGVV 9021 / Verve Records USA V-8480LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Verve Records V6-8480LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Verve Records V6-8480LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Verve Records V6-8480LP, Album, Misprint, Stereo | LP, Album, Misprint, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Verve Records V-8480LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | France | Verve Records 3.676LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | Japan | Verve Records SMV 1014LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Japan | Verve Records MV-2078LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
| 1973 | Japan | Verve Records MV 2078LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Japan | Verve Records UMV 2078LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1981 | Japan | Verve Records 18MJ 9017LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
| 1983 | Japan | Verve Records 23MJ 3254LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1986 | Japan | Verve Records 20MJ 0060LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Spain | Jazz Wax Records JWR 4547LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2014 | Italy | Verve Records VLP 9023LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Verve Records MV 1014LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Verve Records MGVV 9021 / Verve Records USA V-8480LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Verve Records VLP 9023LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Verve Records V-8480LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Tricrotism11:10
- A2On Green Dolphin Street8:55
- B1Thag's Dance5:40
- B2Ill Wind5:33
- B3Kadota's Blues11:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Sound Of The Trio are there?
24 vinyl pressings of The Sound Of The Trio are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1961 and 2014.
When was The Sound Of The Trio first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in Germany. One of them is Verve Records V6-8480.
How do I tell if my copy of The Sound Of The Trio is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use V6-8480) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ℗1961 C ◊ 5 B V6-8480 A Made in Germany and ℗1961 C ◊ 5 A1 V6-8480 B Made in Germany. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Sound Of The Trio 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.
