Italy
1971- Label and catalog number
- Joker SM 3097
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
LPT-5127-ARunout side A
PT-5127-BLRunout side B
SM 3097 ALabel side A
SM 3097 BLabel side B
Scott JoplinRagtime King
Vinyl pressings
Ragtime King
by Scott Joplin · 1971
18 pressings8 countriesRagtimeJazz
Ragtime King was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Ragtime King
8 pressings came out in 1971, 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.
Italy
1971- Label and catalog number
- Archive Of Jazz 101.661
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
LPJ- 5127 - A 13-2-71Runout side A
LPJ- 5127 - B 13-2-71Runout side B
SM 3097 A
SM 3097 B
Italy
1971- Label and catalog number
- Joker SM 3097
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Italy
1971- Label and catalog number
- Joker SM 3097
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
LPJ-5127-A 13.2.1971Runout side A, etched
LPJ-5127-B 13.2.1971Runout side B, etched
Italy
1971- Label and catalog number
- Joker SM 3097
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Italy
1971- Label and catalog number
- Joker SM 3097
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
LPJ-5127-A 13-2-71Runout side A
LPJ-5127-B 13-2-71 [three propellers]Runout side B
SM 3097 ALabel side A
SM 3097 BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | Minstrel LPMB 2003First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1971 | Denmark | Archive Of Jazz 101.661First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1971 | Italy | Joker SM 3097First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1971 | Italy | Archive Of Jazz 101.661First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1971 | Italy | Joker SM 3097First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1971 | Italy | Joker SM 3097First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | Italy | Joker SM 3097First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1971 | Italy | Joker SM 3097First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1978 | Portugal | Joker SM 3097LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Germany | Jazz-Line 33-109 / Archive Of Jazz 101.661LP, Compilation, Repress | LP, Compilation, Repress |
| 1980 | Germany | Archive Of Jazz 101.661 / Jazz-Line 33-109LP, Compilation, Repress | LP, Compilation, Repress |
| 1980 | Scandinavia | Jazz-Line 33-109LP, Compilation, Repress | LP, Compilation, Repress |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | BASF 10 29522 2LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Italy | Joker SM 3097LP, Compilation, Repress | LP, Compilation, Repress |
| ? | Italy | Music Parade Cetra LEL 207LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Italy | Archive Of Jazz 101.661 / Jazz-Line 101.661LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Italy | Joker SM 3097LP, Compilation, Reissue, Repress | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Repress |
| ? | Netherlands | Riverside Records RLP 8815 / Riverside Records RM 8815LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Original Rags3:00
- A2Maple Leaf Rag3:02
- A3Sunflower Slow Drag3:05
- A4The Entertainer3:04
- A5Something Doing2:44
- A6Weeping Willow Rag3:04
- B1Fig Leaf Rag3:48
- B2Pineapple Rag4:55
- B3Euphonic Sounds2:52
- B4Stoptime Rag2:35
- B5Scott Joplin's New Rag2:47
- B6Magnetic Rag2:57
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ragtime King are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Ragtime King are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1971 and 1980.
When was Ragtime King first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Italy, Australia, Denmark. One of them is Joker SM 3097.
How do I tell if my copy of Ragtime King is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SM 3097, 101.661, LPMB 2003) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LPT-5127-A and PT-5127-BL. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ragtime King 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.
