US
1957- Label and catalog number
- ABC-Paramount ABC-186
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ABC 186-A I1Side A, runout, etched
ABC 186-B I1Side B, runout, etched
Quincy JonesGo West, Man!
Vinyl pressings
Go West, Man!
by Quincy Jones · 1957
13 pressings5 countriesBopHard BopCool JazzJazz
Go West, Man! was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Go West, Man!
5 pressings came out in 1957, the album's first year, in 4 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
1957- Label and catalog number
- ABC-Paramount ABC-186
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ABC 186-A I1Side A, runout, etched
ABC 186-B I1Side B, runout, etched
UK
1957- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice CLP1157
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Australia
1957- Label and catalog number
- W & G WG.BJN.517
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Japan
1957- Label and catalog number
- ABC-Paramount PC-5ABC-Paramount PC 5
- 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 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Australia | W & G WG.BJN.517First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | Japan | ABC-Paramount PC-5 / ABC-Paramount PC 5First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | UK | His Master's Voice CLP1157First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | ABC-Paramount ABC-186First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | ABC-Paramount ABC-186First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Japan | ABC Records SR(M) 3037LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1974 | Japan | Probe IPR-88047LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Japan | Probe IPR-88047LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1976 | Japan | ABC Records YW-8511-AB / ABC-Paramount YW-8511-ABLP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Japan | MCA Records VIM-5572(M)LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1980 | Japan | MCA Records VIM-5572(M)LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1985 | Spain | ABC-Paramount 25 2278-1 / ABC Records 25 2278-1LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Jasmine Records JASM 1048LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Dancin' Pants3:47
- A2Blues Day4:44
- A3Bright Moon5:22
- A4No Bones At All3:56
- A5The Oom Is Blues6:08
- B1Be My Guest4:32
- Medley
- B3London Derriere4:07
- B4Kings Road Blues5:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Go West, Man! are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Go West, Man! are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1957 and 1985.
When was Go West, Man! first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US, UK, Australia, Japan. One of them is ABC-Paramount ABC-186.
How do I tell if my copy of Go West, Man! is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ABC-186, CLP1157, WG.BJN.517, PC-5) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ABC 186-A I1 and ABC 186-B I1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Go West, Man! 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.
