US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Bethlehem Records BCP 6056Bethlehem Records 6056
- Format
- LP, Album, Styrene · Deep groove
Pepper AdamsMotor City Scene
Vinyl pressings
Motor City Scene
by Pepper Adams · 1961
11 pressings3 countriesHard BopJazz
Motor City Scene 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 Motor City Scene
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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | US | Bethlehem Records BCP 6056 / Bethlehem Records 6056First yearLP, Album, Styrene | LP, Album, Styrene |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Japan | Bethlehem Records 22AP 128LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1977 | US | Bethlehem Records BCP-6029 / Bethlehem Records BCP 6029LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | US | Bethlehem Records BETH 9005LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1984 | Japan | Bethlehem Records YP-7117-BELP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Japan | Bethlehem Records COJY-9124LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | US | Bethlehem Records BCP 6056LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono |
| 2017 | Europe | Vinyl Passion VP 90028LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | US | Bethlehem Records 538624981 / Bethlehem Records BCP 6056LP, Album, Club Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Club edition, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Club Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Club edition, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | US | Bethlehem Records 538624981 / BMG 538624981LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Bethlehem Records BCP-6029 / Bethlehem Records BCP 6029LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Stardust10:15
- A2Philson10:40
- B1Trio8:05
- B2Libeccio8:30
- B3Bitty Ditty6:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Motor City Scene are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Motor City Scene are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1961 and 2022.
When was Motor City Scene first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US. One of them is Bethlehem Records BCP 6056.
How do I tell if my copy of Motor City Scene is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BCP 6056) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Motor City Scene 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.