Germany
1967- Label and catalog number
- Prestige PR 7631
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PRST 7631 A 639998 A SB 15099 A
PRST 7631 A 639998 B SB 15099 B
Vinyl pressings
Violin-Summit
by Stuff Smith · 1967
22 pressings9 countriesJazz
Violin-Summit was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 Violin-Summit
2 pressings came out in 1967, 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.
Germany
1967- Label and catalog number
- SABA SB 15 099 ST
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
639998 A SB 15099 A 1 A7 ◇V G ESide 1 stamped
639998 B SB 15099 B Made in Germany 1 A7 ◇V C BSide 2 stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Germany | SABA SB 15 099 STLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1967 | Germany | Prestige PR 7631First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1967 | Germany | SABA SB 15 099 STFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1967 | Germany | SABA SB 15 099 STLP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1968 | Germany | MPS Records MPS 15 099 ST / SABA SB 15 099 STLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | US | Prestige PR 7631LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | UK | Polydor 545 103LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1969 | Japan | MPS Records YS-2204-MPLP, Album, Promo, White Label, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, White Label, Stereo · Promo |
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Germany | MPS Records CRM 626 / BASF CRM 626LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1973 | Germany | MPS Records 21 20626-2 / BASF 21 20626-2LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1975 | Japan | MPS Records ULX-31-P / BASF ULX-31-PLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | Netherlands | MPS Records 5C 064-61227LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1979 | Spain | MPS Series C 064-061.227LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Japan | MPS Records ULS-6018-P / MPS Records ULS6018-PLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
| 1982 | Spain | MPS Records JS-083 / CFE JS-083LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1984 | Germany | MPS Records 821 303-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1984 | US | Verve Records 821 303-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1985 | France | MPS Records 821 303-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia & New Zealand | MPS Records 68 000 / Carinia Co. Pty. Ltd. 68 000LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | MPS Records MPS 15012LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | MPS Records CRM 626 / BASF CRM 626LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Portugal | Dargil MPS 15099LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Summit Soul6:27
- A2Pentup House5:35
- A3Timme's Blues5:18
- B1It Don't Mean A Thing6:38
- B2Pennies From Heaven3:40
- B3Only Time Will Tell5:03
- B4Hot Toddy3:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Violin-Summit are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Violin-Summit are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1967 and 1985.
When was Violin-Summit first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in Germany. One of them is Prestige PR 7631.
How do I tell if my copy of Violin-Summit is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PR 7631, SB 15 099 ST) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PRST 7631 A 639998 A SB 15099 A and PRST 7631 A 639998 B SB 15099 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Violin-Summit 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.