US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records V-2151
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
51,110Side 1 Matrix
51,111Side 2 Matrix
V-2151-ASide 1 Runout Etched
V-2151-BSide 2 Runout Etched
Terry Gibbs Big BandThe Exciting Terry Gibbs Big Band
Vinyl pressings
The Exciting Terry Gibbs Big Band
by Terry Gibbs Big Band · 1961
11 pressings5 countriesBig BandJazz
The Exciting Terry Gibbs Big Band was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Exciting Terry Gibbs Big Band
8 pressings came out in 1961, 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
1961- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records V6-2151
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records V-2151
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
51,110Side A Matrix
51,111Side B Matrix
V-2151-A 51,110Side A Runout Etched
V-2151-B 51,111Side B Runout Etched
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records V6-2151
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
V-62151-A 30,424Runout side A
V-62151-B 30,425Runout side B
30,424Label side A
30,425Label side B
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records V-2151
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MGV-511110 N.Y. V-2151-ASide A etched
MGV-51111 N.Y. V-2151-BSide B etched
51,110Side A label
51,111Side B label
UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records CLP 1560
- Format
- LP, 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.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Canada | Verve Records V6-2151First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1961 | UK | Verve Records CLP 1560First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | UK | His Master's Voice CSD 1439 / His Master's Voice CSD. 1439First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Verve Records V-2151First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Verve Records V6-2151First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Verve Records V-2151First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Verve Records V6-2151First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Verve Records V-2151First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Japan | Verve Records MV 2683LP | LP |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | US | Contemporary Records C-7656LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Verve Records 2304 441LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1Day In, Day Out2:53
- A2Summit Blues3:36
- A3Limerick Waltz2:37
- A4You Don't Know What Love Is5:12
- A5Sweet Georgia Brown2:42
- B1Nose Cone2:40
- B2Too Close For Comfort2:40
- B3Main Stem4:23
- B4Ja-Da4:26
- B5T. And S.5:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Exciting Terry Gibbs Big Band are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Exciting Terry Gibbs Big Band are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1961 and 1990.
When was The Exciting Terry Gibbs Big Band first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Verve Records V-2151.
How do I tell if my copy of The Exciting Terry Gibbs Big Band is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use V-2151, V6-2151, CLP 1560, CSD 1439) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 51,110 and 51,111. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Exciting Terry Gibbs Big Band 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.