US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Bethlehem Records BCP-33
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Deep Groove
- Runout / matrix
BCP-33AEtched Into Runout Side A
BCP-33BEtched Into Runout Side B
Oscar PettifordVolume 2
Vinyl pressings
Volume 2
by Oscar Pettiford · 1955
11 pressings4 countriesBopJazz
Volume 2 was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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 Volume 2
1 pressing came out in 1955, 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | US | Bethlehem Records BCP-33First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | UK | London Records LTZ-N 15035LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Japan | Polydor MP 2346LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
| 1976 | US | Bethlehem Records BCP-6007LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Japan | Trio Records PAP-23017(M)LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1982 | France | Bethlehem Records BTM 6822LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK | Affinity AFF 117LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Japan | Bethlehem Records COJY-9032LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | UK | Bethlehem Records BCP-33 / Bethlehem Records PPAN BCP33LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono, Limited |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Trio Records PAP-23017(M)LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | London Records LTZ-N15035LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Another One
- A2Minor 7th Heaven
- A3Stardust
- A4Bohemia After Dark
- B1Oscalypso
- B2Scorpio
- B3Titoro
- B4Don't Squawk
- B5Kamman's A'Comin'
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Volume 2 are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Volume 2 are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1955 and 2013.
When was Volume 2 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in US. One of them is Bethlehem Records BCP-33.
How do I tell if my copy of Volume 2 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BCP-33) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BCP-33A and BCP-33B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Volume 2 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.