US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Cadet CA 50020
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CADET - 50020-A STERLING [stamped] RLSide 1
CADET - 50020-B STERLING [stamped] RLSide 2
Ramsey LewisThe Groover
Vinyl pressings
The Groover
by Ramsey Lewis · 1972
15 pressings8 countriesModalCool JazzJazz
The Groover was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 The Groover
13 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 7 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
1972- Label and catalog number
- Cadet CA 50020
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Cadet CA 50020
- Format
- LP, Album · Presswell
- Runout / matrix
CA 50020 A1-11-1Side 1 Runout - Etched
CA 50020 B1-11-1Side 2 Runout - Etched
CA 50020 ASide 1 label
CA 50020 BSide 2 label
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Cadet CA 50020
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Cadet CA 50020
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CADET - 50020 - A · [etched] 1 [sideways] ✲ STERLING [stamped] RL [etched]Side A: Runout
CADET - 50020 - B · [etched] 1 [sideways] ✲ STERLING [stamped]Side B: Runout
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Cadet CA 50020
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Australia | Chess CHLS 294 / Chess CHLS-294First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Canada | Cadet CA 50020First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Germany | Bellaphon BLPS 19140First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | New Zealand | Chess CA 50020First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | South Africa | Cadet CDC 1038First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | UK | Checker 6467 309First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Cadet CA 50020First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Cadet CA 50020First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Cadet CA 50020First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | US | Cadet CA 50020First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Cadet CA 50020First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Cadet CA 50020First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Cadet CA 50020First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Spain | Cadet S-20.223 / Movieplay S-20.223LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Cadet CA 50020LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Summertime9:20
- A2Crazy He Calls Me3:22
- A3Why Don't You Do Right2:52
- A4There Is No Greater Love3:45
- B1Look-A-Here7:56
- B2Imagination3:40
- B3Bag's Groove5:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Groover are there?
15 vinyl pressings of The Groover are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1972 and 1974.
When was The Groover first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Cadet CA 50020.
How do I tell if my copy of The Groover is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CA 50020, 6467 309, CHLS 294, BLPS 19140) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CADET - 50020-A STERLING [stamped] RL and CADET - 50020-B STERLING [stamped] RL. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Groover 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.
