US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Contemporary Records C3560Contemporary Records C 3560
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
LKL-12-236-D1 HSide A runout, stamped
LKL-12-236-D2 HSide B runout, stamped
LKL 12-235Side A label
LKL 12-236Side B label
Shelly Manne & His MenPlay Peter Gunn
Vinyl pressings
Play Peter Gunn
by Shelly Manne & His Men · 1959
14 pressings6 countriesHard BopCool JazzJazz
Play Peter Gunn was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 Play Peter Gunn
9 pressings came out in 1959, the album's first year, in 5 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
1959- Label and catalog number
- Stereo Records S7025Stereo Records S 7025
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · RCA Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
STEREO-LKS.53-D2Side A runout, variant 1
STEREO-LKS.54-D2Side B runout, variant 1
STEREO-LKS.53-D1 ISide A runout, variant 2
STEREO-LKS.54-D1 IHSide B runout, variant 2
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Contemporary Records C3560Contemporary Records M 3560
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
UK
July 1959- Label and catalog number
- Contemporary Records LAC 12193
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
VMGT-1508-1B B ET 1Runout Side A
VMGT-1509-2B U ET 1Runout Side B
UK
1959- Label and catalog number
- Contemporary Records SCA 5010
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Australia
1959- Label and catalog number
- Vogue Records LACA 12193Vogue Records LACA-12193
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
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.
1950s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Australia | Vogue Records LACA 12193 / Vogue Records LACA-12193First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | Italy | Contemporary Records C 3560First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | Japan | Contemporary Records LY 1001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1959 | Japan | Contemporary Records SLY 1003First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1959 | UK | Contemporary Records SCA 5010First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | Contemporary Records C3560 / Contemporary Records C 3560First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Stereo Records S7025 / Stereo Records S 7025First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | Contemporary Records C3560 / Contemporary Records M 3560First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | UK | Contemporary Records LAC 12193First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Japan | Contemporary Records K 20P 6605LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1981 | Japan | Contemporary Records K20P 6605LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Europe | WaxTime 771701LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Contemporary Records S-7560LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Contemporary Records S-7560LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Peter Gunn2:12
- A2The Floater4:29
- A3Sorta Blue4:10
- A4The Brothers4:24
- A5Soft Sounds4:16
- B1Fallout4:34
- B2Slow And Easy5:56
- B3Brief And Breezy4:03
- B4Dreamsville3:50
- B5A Profound Gass3:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Play Peter Gunn are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Play Peter Gunn are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1959 and 2011.
When was Play Peter Gunn first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US, UK, Australia, Italy and more. One of them is Contemporary Records C3560.
How do I tell if my copy of Play Peter Gunn is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use C3560, S7025, LAC 12193, SCA 5010) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LKL-12-236-D1 H and LKL-12-236-D2 H. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Play Peter Gunn 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.
