US
May 1959- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 36143EmArcy MG 36143
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MGC 36143A MS2Side 1 Runout Stamped
MGC 36143B MS2Side 2 Runout Stamped
Pete Rugolo OrchestraRugolo Plays Kenton
Vinyl pressings
Rugolo Plays Kenton
by Pete Rugolo Orchestra · 1959
16 pressings8 countriesJazz
Rugolo Plays Kenton was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 Rugolo Plays Kenton
12 pressings came out in 1959, the album's first year, in 5 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
May 1959- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 80014Mercury SR-80014
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SRC 80014 - A - MSIRunout Side 1 stamped
SRC 80014 - B - MS4Runout Side 2 stamped
US
May 1959- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 36143Mercury MG-36143
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG 36143 A-Z FFSide 1 Runout etched
MG 36243-B 3 FFSide 2 Runout etched
US
May 1959- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 36143Mercury MG-36143
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
May 1959- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 80014Mercury SR-80014
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SRC 80014 - A - FR1Runout Side 1 stamped
SRC 80014 - B - FR1Runout Side 2 stamped
US
May 1959- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 36143EmArcy MG 36143
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG-36143-A4 MS-1VSide 1 Runout
MG-36143-B9 MS-1XSide 2 Runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Argentina | Mercury MG-36143 / EmArcy MG-36143First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | Canada | Mercury MG-C 36143First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1959 | Canada | EmArcy MG-36143 / Mercury MG 36143First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | Italy | Mercury MG 36143First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1959 | UK | Mercury MMB 12011First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Mercury MG 36143 / EmArcy MG 36143First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Mercury SR 80014 / Mercury SR-80014First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | Mercury MG 36143 / Mercury MG-36143First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Mercury MG 36143 / Mercury MG-36143First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Mercury MG 36143 / EmArcy MG 36143First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1959 | US | Mercury SR 80014 / Mercury SR-80014First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1959 | UK | Mercury BMS 17000First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Japan | Mercury 15PJ-31(M)LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Mercury SR-80014LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | EmArcy SR 80014 / Mercury SR-80014LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Mercury STR 83 042 / Mercury Emarcy Jazz SR-80 014LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Eager Beaver3:00
- A2Painted Rhythm3:46
- A3Minor Riff2:34
- A4Concerto For Doghouse2:43
- A5Sunset Tower2:27
- A6Concerto To End All Concertos5:21
- B1Artistry In Rhythm3:50
- B2Southern Scandal3:22
- B3Opus In Pastels3:02
- B4Theme To The West2:54
- B5Artistry In Boogie3:59
- B6Capitol Punishment2:24
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rugolo Plays Kenton are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Rugolo Plays Kenton are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1959 and 1980.
When was Rugolo Plays Kenton first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US, UK, Argentina, Canada and more. One of them is Mercury MG 36143, released May 1959.
How do I tell if my copy of Rugolo Plays Kenton is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MG 36143, SR 80014, BMS 17000, MMB 12011) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MGC 36143A MS2 and MGC 36143B MS2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rugolo Plays Kenton 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.
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