US
April 1979- Label and catalog number
- Contemporary Records S7641
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LKS 347 D1 + SLM △14Side A
LKS 348 D1 + SLM + △14-XSide B
Ray BrownSomething For Lester
Vinyl pressings
Something For Lester
by Ray Brown · 1979
11 pressings3 countriesBopCool JazzJazz
Something For Lester was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Something For Lester
5 pressings came out in 1979, 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.
US
April 1979- Label and catalog number
- Contemporary Records S7641
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LKS 347 D1 + SLM + △14A-side
LKS 348 D2 + SLM + △14-XB-side
US
April 1979- Label and catalog number
- Contemporary Records S7641
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LKS 347 D1 ╋ SLM ╋ △14Runout side A
LKS 348 D2 ╋ SLM ╋ △14-XRunout side B
Japan
1979- Label and catalog number
- Contemporary Records GP-3180
- Format
- LP, Album
Japan
1979- Label and catalog number
- Contemporary Records GP-3180
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Japan | Contemporary Records GP-3180First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Japan | Contemporary Records GP-3180First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Contemporary Records S7641First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Contemporary Records S7641First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Contemporary Records S7641First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Japan | Contemporary Records P-7591LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1983 | Japan | Contemporary Records P-7591LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Contemporary Records S-7641LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1988 | Japan | Contemporary Records VIJ-310 / Contemporary Records S7641LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Original Jazz Classics OJC-412 / Contemporary Records S-7641LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Alto Edition AE 1001 / Contemporary Records S7641LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Tracklist
- A1Ojos De Rojo5:13
- A2Slippery7:24
- A3Something In Common4:53
- A4Love Walked In5:26
- B1Georgia On My Mind7:08
- B2Little Girl Blue6:16
- B3Sister Sadie4:57
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Something For Lester are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Something For Lester are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1979 and 1989.
When was Something For Lester first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, Japan. One of them is Contemporary Records S7641, released April 1979.
How do I tell if my copy of Something For Lester is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S7641, GP-3180) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LKS 347 D1 + SLM △14 and LKS 348 D1 + SLM + △14-X. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Something For Lester 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.