US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 1633
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Ray Bryant TrioCon Alma
Vinyl pressings
Con Alma
by Ray Bryant Trio · 1961
12 pressings5 countriesHard BopSoul-JazzJazz
Con Alma 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 Con Alma
7 pressings came out in 1961, the album's first year, in 3 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
1961- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 8433
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XSM52895-1HSide A runout stamped (Variant 1)
XSM52896-1BSide B runout stamped
XSM52895-1GSide A runout stamped (Variant 2)
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 8433
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XSM52895-1F IIII VSide A runout stamped, "IIII" etched
XSM52896-1H III VSide B runout stamped, "III" etched
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 1633
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XLP52893-1J ⋀11Side A runout
XLP52894-1J ⋀11Side B runout
x"LP" 52893Side A label
x"LP" 52894Side B label
UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- Philips BBL 7505
- Format
- LP, Album
UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- Philips SBBL 650
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
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.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Canada | Columbia CL-1633First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | UK | Philips BBL 7505First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1961 | UK | Philips SBBL 650First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Columbia CL 1633First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Columbia CS 8433First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Columbia CL 1633First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1961 | US | Columbia CS 8433First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Japan | CBS/Sony SOPZ 25LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | Japan | CBS/Sony 23AP 91LP, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Stereo, Reissue |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Netherlands | CBS CBS 461097 1LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 1988 | US | Columbia CJ 44058LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | Philips B 47014 LLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Con Alma6:55
- A2Milestones4:10
- A3Ill Wind3:12
- A4Nuts And Bolts3:05
- B1Cubano Chant4:23
- B2'Round Midnight3:52
- B3Autumn Leaves5:21
- B4C Jam Blues4:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Con Alma are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Con Alma are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1961 and 1988.
When was Con Alma first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Columbia CL 1633.
How do I tell if my copy of Con Alma is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CL 1633, CS 8433, BBL 7505, SBBL 650) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Con Alma 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.
