US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Prestige 7116Prestige PRLP 7116
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
PRLP-7116-A (AB)Etched side A
PRLP-7116-A (AB)Etched side B
RVG AStamped both sides
Phil WoodsFour Altos
Vinyl pressings
Four Altos
by Phil Woods · 1958
10 pressings4 countriesBopJazz
Four Altos was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 Four Altos
2 pressings came out in 1958, the album's first year, in 2 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.
UK
1958- Label and catalog number
- Esquire 32-074
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
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.
1950s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | UK | Esquire 32-074First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Prestige 7116 / Prestige PRLP 7116First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Prestige 7116 / Prestige PRLP 7116LP, Album, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono | LP, Album, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Japan | Prestige LPJ-70028LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1974 | Japan | Prestige LPJ-70028LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1977 | Japan | Prestige VIJ-5044(M)LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | Prestige MPP-2508LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1982 | Italy | Prestige HBS 6105LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1989 | US | Original Jazz Classics OJC-1734 / Prestige P-7116LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Japan | Prestige VIJJ-30069 / Prestige PRLP 7116LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Pedal Eyes
- A2Kokochee
- A3No More Eyes
- B1Kinda Kanonic
- B2Don't Blame Me
- B3Staggers
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Four Altos are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Four Altos are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1958 and 1994.
When was Four Altos first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in US, UK. One of them is Prestige 7116.
How do I tell if my copy of Four Altos is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7116, 32-074) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PRLP-7116-A (AB) and PRLP-7116-A (AB). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Four Altos 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.
