US
1952- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records H 294
- Format
- LP, 10", Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
H-294-Z1 ⌂ 11-51 5Runout stamp, side B
H-294-Y1 ⌂ 11-51 5Runout stamp, side A
H-294Label, side A
H-294Label, side B
Shorty Rogers And His GiantsModern Sounds
Vinyl pressings
Modern Sounds
by Shorty Rogers And His Giants · 1952
10 pressings6 countriesCool JazzJazz
Modern Sounds was first pressed on vinyl in 1952. 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 Modern Sounds
5 pressings came out in 1952, 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.
US
1952- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records H294Capitol Records L-294
- Format
- LP, 10", Album, Mono · Maroon Label
- Runout / matrix
H̶-294-Y2 [lathe]Side A - stamped
LH̶-294-Z1 [lathe]Side B - stamped
US
1952- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records KCF 294
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Album, Mono
UK
1952- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records LC 6549
- Format
- LP, 10"
Germany
1952- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records EBF 294
- Format
- 7", EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
CAP F1-294 XRStamped in runout, Side 1
CAPF2-294 XStamped in runout, Side 2
CAP F3-294IXStamped in runout, Side 3
CAPF3-294-IXStamped in runout, Side 4
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | Germany | Capitol Records EBF 294First year7", EP, Mono · Mono | 7", EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1952 | UK | Capitol Records LC 6549First yearLP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| 1952 | US | Capitol Records H 294First yearLP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1952 | US | Capitol Records H294 / Capitol Records L-294First yearLP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1952 | US | Capitol Records KCF 294First year7", 45 RPM, Album, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | Australia | Capitol Records L 294LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Capitol Records H 294LP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
| ? | Norway | Capitol Records EBF 2947", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | UK | Capitol Records LC 6549 / Capitol Records LC.6549LP, 10", Album, Reissue | LP, 10", Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Capitol Records EBF 2947", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Tracklist
- A1Popo
- A2Over The Rainbow
- A3Four Mothers
- B1Didi
- B2Sam And The Lady
- B3Apropos
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Modern Sounds are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Modern Sounds are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1952 and 1957.
When was Modern Sounds first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1952, in US, UK, Germany. One of them is Capitol Records H 294.
How do I tell if my copy of Modern Sounds is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use H 294, H294, KCF 294, LC 6549) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, H-294-Z1 ⌂ 11-51 5 and H-294-Y1 ⌂ 11-51 5. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Modern Sounds 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.