UK
1955- Label and catalog number
- Decca LK 4098Decca LK.4098
- Format
- LP, Album
Ted Heath And His MusicGershwin For Moderns
Vinyl pressings
Gershwin For Moderns
by Ted Heath And His Music · 1955
11 pressings5 countriesBig BandJazz
Gershwin For Moderns was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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 Gershwin For Moderns
6 pressings came out in 1955, the album's first year, in 3 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
1955- Label and catalog number
- London Records LL 1217London Records LL.1217
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Silver Print Maroon Labels
- Runout / matrix
ARL2485-3A BG N 1Runout, Side A/stamped
ARL2486-1A BA N 1Runout, Side B/stamped
(ARL.2485)A side label (printed upside down)
(ARL.2486)B side label (printed upside down)
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- London Records BEPA-29
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Album, EP, Box Set
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- London Records LL 1217London Records LL.1217
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL2485-3A BG N 1Runout side A, stamped
ARL2486-1A BA N 1Runout side B, stamped
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- London Records LL 1217London Records LL.1217
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Red labels
- Runout / matrix
CB ARL 2485-2A BC N CL _A side runout groove, stamped
CA ARL2486-1A UG N 4 _B side runout groove, stamped
(ARL.2485)A side label (printed upside down)
(ARL.2486)B side label (printed upside down)
Brazil
1955- Label and catalog number
- London Records LLN 7.006
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Brazil | London Records LLN 7.006First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | UK | Decca LK 4098 / Decca LK.4098First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1955 | US | London Records LL 1217 / London Records LL.1217First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | US | London Records BEPA-29First year7", 45 RPM, Album, EP, Box Set | 7", 45 RPM, Album, EP, Box Set |
| 1955 | US | London Records LL 1217 / London Records LL.1217First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | US | London Records LL 1217 / London Records LL.1217First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | US | Richmond B 20096LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | London Records LLM-17239LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Canada | Richmond B 20096 / Richmond B. 20096LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Decca TAB 76LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Ace Of Clubs ACL 1071LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1The Man I Love
- A2Love Walked In
- A3Nice Work If You Can Get It
- A4Love Is Here To Stay
- A5Clap Your Hands
- A6I Got Rhythm
- B1But Not For Me
- B2Someone To Watch Over Me
- B3That Certain Feeling
- B4Embraceable You
- B5Changing My Tune
- B6Soon
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Gershwin For Moderns are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Gershwin For Moderns are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1955 and 1961.
When was Gershwin For Moderns first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in UK, US, Brazil. One of them is Decca LK 4098.
How do I tell if my copy of Gershwin For Moderns is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LK 4098, LL 1217, BEPA-29, LLN 7.006) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Gershwin For Moderns 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.