US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Savoy Records MG 12124Savoy Records MG-12124
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Blood Red
Sahib ShihabJazz Sahib
Vinyl pressings
Jazz Sahib
by Sahib Shihab · 1957
11 pressings4 countriesBopJazz
Jazz Sahib was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Jazz Sahib
1 pressing came out in 1957, 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.
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.
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | US | Savoy Records MG 12124 / Savoy Records MG-12124First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | France | Savoy Records MG 12124LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Europe | Savoy Jazz WL70536LP, Mono, Reissue · Mono | LP, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
| 1985 | US | Savoy Jazz SJC 409 / Savoy Jazz MG 12124LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Savoy Jazz SJC 409 / Savoy Jazz MG 12124LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1985 | Japan | Savoy Records MGJ-12124LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | CBS/Sony SOPU-37-SYLP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Savoy Jazz Classics SJC 409 / Savoy Jazz MG 12124LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Savoy Records MG 12124LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Savoy Records MG 12124LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Savoy Records MG 12124LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1S.M.T.W.T.F.S.S. Blues
- A2Jamila
- A3The Moors
- B1Blu-A-Round
- B2Le' Sneak
- B3Ballad To The East
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Jazz Sahib are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Jazz Sahib are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1957 and 1985.
When was Jazz Sahib first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US. One of them is Savoy Records MG 12124.
How do I tell if my copy of Jazz Sahib is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MG 12124) 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 Jazz Sahib 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.