France
November 1968- Label and catalog number
- Pathé SPTX 340.844
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
YPTX 1395 21 M6 263140Stamped A
YPTX 1396 21 M6 263141Stamped B
YPTX 1395Label A
YPTX 1396Label B
Phil Woods And His European Rhythm MachineAlive And Well In Paris
Vinyl pressings
Alive And Well In Paris
by Phil Woods And His European Rhythm Machine · 1968
10 pressings4 countriesHard BopFree JazzJazz
Alive And Well In Paris was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Alive And Well In Paris
2 pressings came out in 1968, 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.
France
November 1968- Label and catalog number
- Pathé SPTX 340.844
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Black Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | France | Pathé SPTX 340.844First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | France | Pathé SPTX 340.844First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Spain | Pathé J-062-10.327wLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | True Sound Manufacturing Corp. AS 9179LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | France | Pathé 1727321LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | France | Pathé SPTX 340.844 / Atelier Sawano SPTX 340.844LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Pathé SPTX 340.844LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | Odeon OP-8866LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Japan | Odeon EOJ-50039LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | Odeon OP-8866LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1And When We Are Young14:00
- A2Alive And Well4:30
- A3Freedom Jazz Dance7:40
- B1Stolen Moments9:35
- B2Doxy1:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Alive And Well In Paris are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Alive And Well In Paris are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1968 and 2013.
When was Alive And Well In Paris first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in France. One of them is Pathé SPTX 340.844, released November 1968.
How do I tell if my copy of Alive And Well In Paris is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SPTX 340.844) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YPTX 1395 21 M6 263140 and YPTX 1396 21 M6 263141. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Alive And Well In Paris 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.