Vinyl pressings
by Stan Kenton And His Orchestra · 1953
New Concepts Of Artistry In Rhythm was first pressed on vinyl in 1953. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
17 pressings came out in 1953, the album's first year, in 7 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.
H-1-383-D2 2-53Runout stamp, side 1, variant 1
H-2-383-D2 2-53Runout stamp, side 2, variant 1
H1-383-D1 ⌂ 2-53 3Runout stamp, side 1, variant 2
H2-383-D2 ⌂ 2-53 5Runout stamp, side 2, variant 2
F1-383-D1 (anvil logo) 2-53Side 1, stamped
F4-383-D2 (anvil logo) 2-53Side 4, stamped
F2-383-D1 (anvil logo) 2-53Side 2, stamped
F3-383-D3 (anvil logo) 2-53Side 3, stamped
-T1-383-N7Side 1 stamped
-T2-383-D5Side 2 stamped
-T1-383-D9 [Scranton anvil symbol]Side 1 stamped
-T2-383-D4 [Scranton anvil symbol]Side 2 stamped
LH1-383-D9Side 1 stamped
LH2-383-D6 #2Side 2 stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Argentina | Capitol Records H-383First yearLP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1953 | Brazil | Capitol Records H 383First yearLP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
| 1953 | Canada | Capitol Records H-383First year10", Album | 10", Album |
| 1953 | Canada | Capitol Records T-383First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1953 | France | Capitol Records H383 / Capitol Records H-383First yearLP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
| 1953 | France | Capitol Records H383First yearLP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
| 1953 | Germany | Capitol Records EBF-383First year7", 45 RPM, Album, EP | 7", 45 RPM, Album, EP |
| 1953 | Germany | Capitol Records LCA 383First yearLP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
| 1953 | UK | Capitol Records LC 6595First yearLP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1953 | UK | Capitol Records LC.6595First yearLP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
| 1953 | US | Capitol Records H383 / Capitol Records H-383First yearLP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
| 1953 | US | Capitol Records EBF-383First year7", 45 RPM, Album, EP | 7", 45 RPM, Album, EP |
| 1953 | US | Capitol Records EAP-383First year7", Album, EP | 7", Album, EP |
| 1953 | US | Capitol Records T-383First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1953 | US | Capitol Records T-383First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | France | Capitol Records 1565531LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1985 | France | Capitol Records 1565531LP, Reissue, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono | LP, Reissue, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Capitol Records LCA 383LP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
| ? | Germany | Capitol Records LCA 383 / Capitol Records LCA H383LP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
| ? | Germany | Capitol Records T 383LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Capitol Records LCA 383 / Capitol Records LCA H 383LP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
| ? | Germany | Capitol Records H 383 / Telefunken G.M.B.H. H 383LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Capitol Records LCA 383LP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
| ? | Japan | Capitol Records ECJ-70159LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Netherlands | Capitol Records H383 / Capitol Records H-383LP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
| ? | New Zealand | Capitol Records T.383LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | UK | Capitol Records LC 659510" | 10" |
| ? | US | Creative World ST-1002 / Creative World ST 1002LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Capitol Records T-383LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Creative World ST-1002 / Creative World ST 1002LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Creative World ST-1002 / Creative World 1002LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Creative World ST-1002 / Creative World 1002LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
40 vinyl pressings of New Concepts Of Artistry In Rhythm are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1953 and 1985.
The earliest pressings are from 1953, in US, UK, Argentina, Brazil and more. One of them is Capitol Records H383.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use H383, EBF-383, EAP-383, T-383) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, H-1-383-D2 2-53 and H-2-383-D2 2-53. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
