Italy
1973- Label and catalog number
- Music Parade Cetra LEL 207
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Misprint, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MLC 8948 21-12-73Side A, etched.
MLC 8949 21-12-73Side B, etched
LEL 207 M 8948Label side A
LEL 207 M 8949Label side B
Scott JoplinRagtime Pioneer (1899-1914)
Vinyl pressings
Ragtime Pioneer (1899-1914)
by Scott Joplin · 1973
11 pressings7 countriesRagtimeJazz
Ragtime Pioneer (1899-1914) was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Pioneer (1899-1914)
1 pressing came out in 1973, 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.
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Italy | Music Parade Cetra LEL 207First yearLP, Compilation, Misprint, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Misprint, Stereo |
| 1974 | France | Les Disques Pierre Cardin 93511LP | LP |
| 1977 | Italy | Fonit Cetra JAZ 4014LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Europe | Classic Jazz Masters CJM 88508LP | LP |
| 1983 | Germany | Classic Jazz Masters 22022LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1983 | UK & Europe | Classic Jazz Masters CJM 88508 / Classic Jazz Masters 22022LP | LP |
| 1983 | US | Classic Jazz Masters CJM 88508LP | LP |
| 1983 | US | Classic Jazz Masters CJM 88508LP | LP |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Mercury 6332 978LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Netherlands | Riverside Records RM 8815LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Netherlands | Riverside Records RM 8815LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Original Rags (1899)3:00
- A2Maple Leaf Rag (1899)3:02
- A3Sunflower Slow Drag (1901)3:05
- A4The Entertainer (1902)3:04
- A5Something Doing (1903)2:44
- A6Weeping Willow Rag (1903)3:04
- A7The Cascades (1904)
- B1Fig Leaf Rag (1908)3:48
- B2Pineapple Rag (1908)4:55
- B3Euphonic Sounds (1909)2:52
- B4Stoptime Rag (1910)2:35
- B5Scott Joplin's New Rag (1912)2:47
- B6Magnetic Rag (1914)2:57
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ragtime Pioneer (1899-1914) are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Ragtime Pioneer (1899-1914) are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1973 and 1983.
When was Ragtime Pioneer (1899-1914) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in Italy. One of them is Music Parade Cetra LEL 207.
How do I tell if my copy of Ragtime Pioneer (1899-1914) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LEL 207) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MLC 8948 21-12-73 and MLC 8949 21-12-73. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ragtime Pioneer (1899-1914) 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.
