US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Candid CJM 8016
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
CJM 8016A ^1 M90P-4615 - 1 C.L.R.Side A
CJM 8016B ^1 M90P-4616 - 1 C.L.R.Side B
Vinyl pressings
Rights Of Swing
by Phil Woods · 1961
19 pressings8 countriesBopSwingJazz
Rights Of Swing 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 Rights Of Swing
4 pressings 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.
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Candid CJS 9016
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Candid CJM 8016
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
CJM8016A TM8578-ASide A
CJM8016B TM8579-BSide B
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Candid CJM 8016
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
(hand-etched) CJM8016A M9OP-4615-1 C.L.R. ; (stamped) A1 ISide A
(hand-etched) CJM8016B M9OP-4616-1 C.L.R. ; (stamped) A1 ISide B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | US | Candid CJM 8016First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Candid CJM 8016First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1961 | US | Candid CJS 9016First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Candid CJM 8016First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Canada | Barnaby Records KZ 31036LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1972 | Netherlands | CBS S 64992 / CBS KZ 31036LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Barnaby Records KZ 31036LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1977 | Japan | Candid SMJ-6182LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | Candid SMJ-6182LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Barnaby Records BR 5016LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1979 | Spain | Puzzle MPL-126 / Zafiro MPL-126LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | Jazz Man JAZ 5001LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1985 | Europe | Candid CS 9016LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | Candid CS 9016LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1985 | Italy | Candid GJS 9016LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | US | Musical Heritage Society MHS 912681KLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | UK | Candid CJS9016 / Candid 9016LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | US | Candid CLP 32081LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Candid SOPC 57016 / Candid SOPC-57016LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Prelude And Part I7:00
- A2Part II (Ballad)7:38
- A3Part III (Waltz)5:39
- B1Part IV (Scherzo)11:19
- B2Part V (Presto)7:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rights Of Swing are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Rights Of Swing are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1961 and 2023.
When was Rights Of Swing first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US. One of them is Candid CJM 8016.
How do I tell if my copy of Rights Of Swing is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CJM 8016, CJS 9016) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CJM 8016A ^1 M90P-4615 - 1 C.L.R. and CJM 8016B ^1 M90P-4616 - 1 C.L.R.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rights Of Swing 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.
