US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records MG V-8294
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MGV 8294A, 50676Runout side A, etched
MGV 8294B, 50677Runout side B, etched
Stan Getz QuartetThe Steamer
Vinyl pressings
The Steamer
by Stan Getz Quartet · 1959
11 pressings4 countriesJazz
The Steamer 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 The Steamer
3 pressings came out in 1959, the album's first year, in 2 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
- Verve Records MG V-8294
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Long Play version
- Runout / matrix
MGV 8294A 50676Runout side A, etched
50677 MGV 8294BRunout side B, etched
UK
1959- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice CLP 1276
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MGV 8294A - 1NSide A stamped
MGV 8294B - 1NSide B stamped
(MGV.8294A)Side A label number
(MGV.8294B)Side B label number
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.
1950s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | UK | His Master's Voice CLP 1276First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Verve Records MG V-8294First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1959 | US | Verve Records MG V-8294First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Japan | Verve Records VL 1013LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | France | Barclay-Verve 3663LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | UK | World Record Club T341LP, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1964 | UK | World Record Club T 341 / World Record Club T. 341LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | France | Verve Records 2304 533LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Japan | Verve Records 23MJ 3092LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | US | Verve Records MG V-8294 / Verve Records 602475927082LP, Album, Club Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited, Numbered, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited, Numbered, Club edition |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Verve Records MG V-8294LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Blues For Mary Jane
- A2There'll Never Be Another You
- A3You're Blasé
- B1Too Close For Comfort
- B2Like Someone In Love
- B3How About You
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Steamer are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Steamer are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1959 and 2025.
When was The Steamer first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US, UK. One of them is Verve Records MG V-8294.
How do I tell if my copy of The Steamer is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MG V-8294, CLP 1276) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MGV 8294A, 50676 and MGV 8294B, 50677. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Steamer 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.