US
1950- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records L 248
- Format
- LP, 10", Album
- Runout / matrix
L 248 Y
L 248 Z
Vinyl pressings
Stan Kenton Presents
by Stan Kenton And His Orchestra · 1950
17 pressings7 countriesJazz
Stan Kenton Presents was first pressed on vinyl in 1950. 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 Stan Kenton Presents
1 pressing came out in 1950, 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 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | US | Capitol Records L 248First yearLP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
| 1951 | US | Capitol Records L248 / Capitol Records L-248LP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
| 1955 | Australia | Capitol Records CLP 026 / Capitol Records CLP-026LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | France | Capitol Records L-248Album, 10" | Album, 10" |
| 1955 | US | Capitol Records KCF-2487", 45 RPM, Album, Box Set | 7", 45 RPM, Album, Box Set |
| 1955 | US | Capitol Records T-248Album, LP | Album, LP |
| 1955 | US | Capitol Records KCF-2487", 45 RPM, Single, Album | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Album |
| 1955 | US | Capitol Records T-248LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1955 | USA & Canada | Capitol Records T-248LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Japan | Capitol Records ECJ-50056LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | Japan | Capitol Records ECJ-50056LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Capitol Records T-248LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Capitol Records LC 6548LP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
| ? | US | Capitol Records T 248 / Capitol Records T-248Album, LP, Reissue | Album, LP, Reissue |
| ? | US | Creative World ST-1023LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Creative World ST 1023 / Creative World ST-1023Album, LP, Reissue | Album, LP, Reissue |
| ? | US | Capitol Records ECD-248Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Compilation | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Art Pepper
- A2Maynard Ferguson
- A3The Halls Of Brass
- B1June Christy
- B2The House Of Strings
- B3Shelly Manne
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Stan Kenton Presents are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Stan Kenton Presents are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1950 and 1980.
When was Stan Kenton Presents first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1950, in US. One of them is Capitol Records L 248.
How do I tell if my copy of Stan Kenton Presents is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use L 248) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, L 248 Y and L 248 Z. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Stan Kenton Presents 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.
