Germany
1969- Label and catalog number
- MPS Records MPS 15222MPS Records MPS 15 222 ST
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
C ℗ 1969 A9 ◇ Z 25 679400 A MPS 15222 ARunout side A
D ℗ 1969 A9 ◇ Z 25 679400 B MPS 15222 BRunout side B
Vinyl pressings
Travelin' On
by Oscar Peterson · 1969
21 pressings10 countriesPost BopJazz
Travelin' On was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Travelin' On
4 pressings came out in 1969, 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
1969- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 583 772
- Format
- LP, Compilation
France
1969- Label and catalog number
- MPS Records MPS 15039MPS Records MPS 15039 ST
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
MV-15039 ASide A, part 1
MPSide A, part 2
MV 15039 BSide B, part 1
MPSide B, part 2
South Africa
1969- Label and catalog number
- MPS Records MPS 150.265
- 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 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | France | MPS Records MPS 15039 / MPS Records MPS 15039 STFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Germany | MPS Records MPS 15222 / MPS Records MPS 15 222 STFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | South Africa | MPS Records MPS 150.265First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | UK | Polydor 583 772First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Germany | MPS Records CRM 693 / BASF CRM 693LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1971 | Japan | MPS Records YS-2420-MPLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Japan | MPS Records ULS-1576-P / BASF ULS-1576-PLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 1975 | Argentina | MPS Records 20008 / BASF 20008LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Japan | MPS Records ULS-1703-PLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | Canada | MPS Records G-20693 / BASF G-20693LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | MPS Records G-20693 / MPS Records G20693LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | US | Verve Records 821 663-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | MPS Records 21 20693-9 / BASF 21 20693-9LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | France | MPS Records MPS 15039 / MPS Records MPS 15039 STLP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | MPS Records 821 845-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | MPS Records 68.078 / MPS Records MPS 15222LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | MPS Records 21 20693-9 / BASF 21 20693-9LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | New Zealand | MPS Records 68.078 / MPS Records MPS 15222LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | MPS Records BAP 5048 / BASF BAP 5048LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Polydor 2384-008LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | UK | Polydor 2384 008LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Travellin' On2:29
- A2Emily10:16
- A3Quiet Nights7:25
- B1Sax No End5:57
- B2When Lights Are Low10:53
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Travelin' On are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Travelin' On are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1969 and 1984.
When was Travelin' On first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in Germany, UK, France, South Africa. One of them is MPS Records MPS 15222.
How do I tell if my copy of Travelin' On is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MPS 15222, 583 772, MPS 15039, MPS 150.265) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, C ℗ 1969 A9 ◇ Z 25 679400 A MPS 15222 A and D ℗ 1969 A9 ◇ Z 25 679400 B MPS 15222 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Travelin' On 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.
