US
November 1959- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T1276Capitol Records T-1276
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
- T1-1276-D2 [Anvil]A stamped
- T2-1276-N7" [Anvil]B stamped, " etched
T1-1276A label
T2-1276B label
Stan KentonThe Kenton Touch
Vinyl pressings
The Kenton Touch
by Stan Kenton · 1959
10 pressings3 countriesBig BandJazz
The Kenton Touch 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 Kenton Touch
2 pressings came out in 1959, 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.
US
November 1959- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST1276Capitol Records ST-1276
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST1-1276-D2 [Anvil]Side A runout
ST2-1276-N8" [Anvil]Side B runout
ST1-1276Side A label
ST2-1276Side B label
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.
1950s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | US | Capitol Records T1276 / Capitol Records T-1276First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Capitol Records ST1276 / Capitol Records ST-1276First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Canada | Capitol Records T 1276LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | UK | Capitol Records T 1276LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | UK | Capitol Records ST 1276LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Capitol Records ST1276 / Capitol Records ST-1276LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1960 | US | Capitol Records T1276 / Capitol Records T-1276LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1960 | US | Capitol Records ST1276 / Capitol Records ST-1276LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Capitol Records ST1276 / Capitol Records ST 1276LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Creative World ST 1033LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Salute3:51
- A2Monotony3:40
- A3Elegy For Alto3:34
- A4Theme For Sunday5:17
- A5Ballade For Drums3:02
- B1Minor Riff3:26
- B2The End Of The World2:26
- B3Opus In Chartreuse3:23
- B4Painted Rhythm5:16
- B5A Rose For David2:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Kenton Touch are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Kenton Touch are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1959 and 1960.
When was The Kenton Touch first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US. One of them is Capitol Records T1276, released November 1959.
How do I tell if my copy of The Kenton Touch is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use T1276, ST1276) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, - T1-1276-D2 [Anvil] and - T2-1276-N7" [Anvil]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Kenton Touch 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.
