US
November 1958- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAL-4011
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
JO7P-0683-1 A1 RSide A
JO7P-0684-1 A1 RSide B
Randy WestonLittle Niles
Vinyl pressings
Little Niles
by Randy Weston · 1958
12 pressings4 countriesPost BopJazz
Little Niles 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 Little Niles
3 pressings came out in 1958, 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
November 1958- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAS 5011United Artists Records UAS-5011
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
Jo7Y-0685-1 IV RSide A runout
Jo7Y-686-1A IV RSide B runout
JO7Y-0685Side A label
JO7Y-0686Side B label
US
November 1958- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAL 4011United Artists Records UAL-4011
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono, Promo
- Runout / matrix
JO7P-0683-1 A1 RSide A runout
JO7P-0684-1 A1 RSide B runout
JO7P-0683Side A label
JO7P-0684Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | US | United Artists Records UAL-4011First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | United Artists Records UAS 5011 / United Artists Records UAS-5011First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1958 | US | United Artists Records UAL 4011 / United Artists Records UAL-4011First yearLP, Album, Mono, Promo · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Promo · Promo, Mono |
| 1959 | Japan | United Artists Records UAT-5030LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Japan | United Artists Records SR 3144LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Japan | United Artists Records LAX 3120(M) / United Artists Records UAL-4011LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Japan | Liberty LBJ-60058 / Liberty UAL-4011LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1985 | Japan | Liberty LBJ-60058LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | UK | United Artists Records UAL 4011LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono, Limited |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Germany | United Artists Records UAI 4011LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | United Artists Records UAT-5030LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Japan | United Artists Records SR 3144LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Earth Birth2:50
- A2Little Susan3:22
- A3Nice Ice2:54
- A4Little Niles5:58
- B1Pam's Waltz3:12
- B2Babes Blues6:55
- B3Let's Climb A Hill5:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Little Niles are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Little Niles are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1958 and 2016.
When was Little Niles first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in US. One of them is United Artists Records UAL-4011, released November 1958.
How do I tell if my copy of Little Niles is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use UAL-4011, UAS 5011, UAL 4011) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, JO7P-0683-1 A1 R and JO7P-0684-1 A1 R. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Little Niles 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.
