US
1972- Label and catalog number
- London Records BP 44179-80
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-11275.P-2LRunout, Disc 1, Side 1
ZAL-11276.P-3LRunout, Disc 1, Side 2
ZAL-11277.P-2LRunout, Disc 2, Side 1
ZAL-11278.P-4LRunout, Disc 2, Side 2
Stan Kenton And His OrchestraStan Kenton Today: Recorded Live In London
Vinyl pressings
Stan Kenton Today: Recorded Live In London
by Stan Kenton And His Orchestra · 1972
18 pressings8 countriesBig BandJazz
Stan Kenton Today was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Today
12 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 6 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
1972- Label and catalog number
- London Records BP 44179-80
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · PH - Philips Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SP 44179 A-1-1-1 D PR G.K.Side A runout
SP 44179 B-1-1-1 PR DSide B runout
SP 44180 A-1-1-1 PR D G.K.Side C runout
SP 44180 B-1-1-1 D PR G.K.Side D runout
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- London Records BP 44179-80
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BP 44179Matrix, disc 1 side 1
BP 44179Matrix, disc 1 side 2
BP 44180Matrix disc 2 side 1
BP 44180Matrix, disc 2 side 2
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- London Records BP 44179 / 80
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
SP 44179 A-1-1-1 G.K. PR DRecord 1, Side 1 Runout stamped up to A-1, etched after that
SP 44179 B-1-1-1 D PRRecord 1, Side 2 Runout stamped up to B-1, etched after that
SP 44180 A-1-1-1 G.K. PR DRecord 2, Side 1 Runout stamped up to A-1, etched after that
SP 44180 B-1-1-1 G.K. PR DRecord 2, Side 2 Runout stamped up to B-1, etched after that
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- London Records SP 44179-80London Records 2 BSP.25 SP.44179DJ
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
2 BSP.25 SP44179DJDisc One
2 BSP.25 SP44180DJDisc Two
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Decca DKL 3/1Decca DKL 3/2
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-11276.P-3L 5C 1URunout side A
ZAL-11275.P-2L 11 1IRunout side B
ZAL-11278-P-4L DA 4DRunout side C
ZAL-11277.P-3L G1 JTRunout side D
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Canada | London Records BP 44179-80First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Canada | London Records BP 44179-80First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Colombia | London Records BP 44179-80 / Daro International BP 44179-80First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | France | Decca PFS 4.247/48First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Germany | Decca SD 3006/1-2First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1972 | UK | Decca DKL 3/1 / Decca DKL 3/2First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | UK | London Records BP 44179-80First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | London Records BP 44179-80First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | London Records SP 44179-80 / London Records 2 BSP.25 SP.44179DJFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | US | London Records BP 44179-80 / London Records SKBO 94400LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1972 | US | London Records BP 44179-80First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | London Records BP 44179-80First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | London Records BP 44179 / 80First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Japan | London Records SL 232~3LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | UK | Decca DKL 3/1 / Decca DKL 3/2LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| 1983 | Japan | London Records L30P 1132/33LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Decca 6.28097LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | Scandinavia | Decca DKL 3/1 - 3/2 / Phase 4 Stereo DKL 3LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life5:44
- A2Chiapas7:57
- A3Opus In Pastels3:00
- A4Malaguena4:23
- B1Artistry In Percussion4:14
- B2Yesterdays5:45
- B3Fringe Benefit4:36
- B4Bogota6:38
- C1Intermission Riff4:30
- C2Ambivalence8:01
- C3Interlude4:25
- C4The Peanut Vendor5:22
- D1Malaga8:15
- D2Walk Softly4:42
- D3Take The "A" Train2:00
- D4Artistry In Rhythm5:08
- D5God Save The Queen1:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Stan Kenton Today are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Stan Kenton Today are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1972 and 1983.
When was Stan Kenton Today first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, UK, Canada, Colombia and more. One of them is London Records BP 44179-80.
How do I tell if my copy of Stan Kenton Today is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BP 44179-80, BP 44179 / 80, SP 44179-80, DKL 3/1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZAL-11275.P-2L and ZAL-11276.P-3L. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Stan Kenton Today 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.
