US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Milestone M-55004
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
Ron Carter QuartetPiccolo
Vinyl pressings
Piccolo
by Ron Carter Quartet · 1977
14 pressings5 countriesPost BopJazz
Piccolo was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Piccolo
11 pressings came out in 1977, 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Milestone M-55004
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold, Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
M55004A-1B -..- FML61777 DT P CRPSM#1R#1Side A runout
M55004B-1A -..- FML61477 DT P CRPSM#1 S1Side B runout
M55004C-1C -..- FML7177 DT P CRPSM#1 R#1 S1Side C runout
M55004D-1A -..- FML8177 DT P C CRPSM#3CP A 2 S1Side D runout
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Milestone M-55004
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold, Pitman Pressing
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Milestone M-55004
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Milestone M-55004
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold, Santa Maria Pressing, Bolded Labels
- Runout / matrix
M55004A-1A -..- FML61777 DT P CRPSM #3 LP B 3 S1Side A runout
M55004B-1A -..- FML61477 DT P CRPSM#1 S2Side B runout
M55004C-1C -..- FML7177 DT P CRPSM#1 S1Side C runout
M55004D-1B -..- S1 FML8177 DT P C CRPSM#1 R#1 S2Side D runout
France
1977- Label and catalog number
- Milestone 68.121Milestone 68121
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
68121 ARunout side A, etched
68121 BRunout side B, etched
68121 CRunout side C, etched
68121 DRunout side D, etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | France | Milestone 68.121 / Milestone 68121First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | France | Milestone M-47037First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | France | Milestone 68.121 / Milestone 68121First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Italy | Milestone MI 55004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | Milestone SMJ-9513~4First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Japan | Milestone SMJ-9513~4First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Milestone M-55004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Milestone M-55004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Milestone M-55004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Milestone M-55004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Milestone M-55004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Italy | Milestone HB 6022LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Milestone M-55004 / Alto Analogue AA 027LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Italy | Milestone M-55004 / Universe UV 005/2LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Saguaro18:25
- B1Sun Shower15:17
- B2Blue Monk6:13
- C1Three Little Words8:46
- C2Laverne Walk12:24
- D1Little Waltz8:15
- D2Tambien Conocido Como12:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Piccolo are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Piccolo are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
When was Piccolo first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, France, Italy, Japan. One of them is Milestone M-55004.
How do I tell if my copy of Piccolo is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M-55004, 68.121, M-47037, MI 55004) 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 Piccolo 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.