US
1956- Label and catalog number
- ABC-Paramount ABC-135
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ABC-135-A-1Runout Side A (Etched)
ABC-135-BRunout Side B (Etched)
Oscar Pettiford OrchestraIn Hi-Fi
Vinyl pressings
In Hi-Fi
by Oscar Pettiford Orchestra · 1956
15 pressings6 countriesBig BandJazz
In Hi-Fi 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 In Hi-Fi
3 pressings came out in 1956, the album's first year, in 2 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
- ABC-Paramount ABC-135
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1956- Label and catalog number
- ABC-Paramount ABC-135Sparton ABC-135
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ABC-135-A-1Runout Side A (Etched)
ABC-135-BRunout Side B (Etched)
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Canada | ABC-Paramount ABC-135 / Sparton ABC-135First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1956 | US | ABC-Paramount ABC-135First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1956 | US | ABC-Paramount ABC-135First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1958 | Italy | His Master's Voice QCLP 12045LP, Album | LP, Album |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | UK | His Master's Voice CLP 1171LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Japan | ABC Records SR(M)-3031LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Japan | Probe IPR-8873LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1976 | Japan | ABC Records YW-8502-ABLP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1978 | Japan | ABC-Paramount YW-8554-ABLP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Japan | MCA Records VIM-5573(M)LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1982 | Japan | ABC-Paramount ABC-135LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1983 | UK | Jasmine Records JASM 1034LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Japan | MCA Records SGD-9 / MCA Records ABC-135LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited |
| 1992 | Japan | MCA Records VIM-4658(M)LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | Polydor FLPG 20.6020LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1The Pendulum At Falcon's Lair2:58
- A2The Gentle Art Of Love3:33
- A3Not So Sleepy4:50
- A4Speculation4:03
- A5Smoke Signal4:11
- B1Nica's Tempo3:45
- B2Deep Passion3:40
- B3Sunrise-Sunset3:58
- B4Perdido4:00
- B5Two French Fries2:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of In Hi-Fi are there?
15 vinyl pressings of In Hi-Fi are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1956 and 1992.
When was In Hi-Fi first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in US, Canada. One of them is ABC-Paramount ABC-135.
How do I tell if my copy of In Hi-Fi is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ABC-135) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ABC-135-A-1 and ABC-135-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is In Hi-Fi 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.