Jamaica
1974- Label and catalog number
- CTI Records CTI 6059 S1
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
RVG 87719 A-6 VAN GELDERA-side runout
RVG 87719 B-5 X VAN GELDERB-side runout
Vinyl pressings
Pure Desmond
by Paul Desmond · 1974
23 pressings11 countriesCool JazzJazz
Pure Desmond was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Pure Desmond
1 pressing came out in 1974, 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 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Jamaica | CTI Records CTI 6059 S1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Canada | CTI Records CTI 6059LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Canada | CTI Records CTI 6059LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Canada | CTI Records CTI 6059LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1975 | France | CTI Records CTI 6059LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Germany | CTI Records CTI 6059LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Japan | CTI Records GP-3017LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Japan | CTI Records GP-3017LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | New Zealand | CTI Records CTI 6059 S1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Philippines | CTI Records CTI 6059 S1LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | CTI Records CTI 6059 S1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | CTI Records CTI 6059 S1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | CTI Records CTI 6059 S1 / CTI Records RVG 87719LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | CTI Records CTI 6059 S1LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1975 | US | CTI Records CTI 6059 S1LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Japan | CTI Records K20P 6822LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1984 | France | CTI Records CTI-9007LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Israel | CTI Records CTI 6059 S1LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | CTI Records CTI 6059 S1 / CTI Records CTI 60.59LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Squeeze Me4:27
- A2I'm Old Fashioned4:53
- A3Nuages4:19
- A4Why Shouldn't I3:33
- B1Everything I Love3:39
- B2Warm Valley4:24
- B3Till The Clouds Roll By4:06
- B4Mean To Me5:06
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Pure Desmond are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Pure Desmond are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1974 and 1984.
When was Pure Desmond first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Jamaica. One of them is CTI Records CTI 6059 S1.
How do I tell if my copy of Pure Desmond is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CTI 6059 S1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RVG 87719 A-6 VAN GELDER and RVG 87719 B-5 X VAN GELDER. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Pure Desmond 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.
