US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Solid State Records SS 18058
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SS18058-A2 Bell Sound sfSide A
SS18058-B2 Bell Sound sfSide B
Thad Jones / Mel Lewis OrchestraCentral Park North
Vinyl pressings
Central Park North
by Thad Jones / Mel Lewis Orchestra · 1969
10 pressings4 countriesBopJazz
Central Park North was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Central Park North
5 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 2 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
1969- Label and catalog number
- Solid State Records SS 18058
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Black Label
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Solid State Records SS 18058
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
SS-18058 A 1 ... Bell Sound sfSide A Etched - Bell Sound stamped
SS-18058 A 1 ... Bell Sound sfSide B Etched - Bell Sound stamped
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Solid State Records SS 18058
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SS18058-A2 (2) Bell Sound sfRunout Side A
SS18058-B2 Bell Sound sfRunout Side B
UK
1969- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAS 29058
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | UK | United Artists Records UAS 29058First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | Solid State Records SS 18058First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | Solid State Records SS 18058First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Solid State Records SS 18058First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | Solid State Records SS 18058First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Japan | Solid State Records SR-3057LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Japan | Solid State Records SR-3057LP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Japan | Solid State Records LAX 3160LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Solid State Records SS 18058 / United Artists Records SS 18 058 KLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Solid State Records SS 18058 / United Artists Records SS 18 058 KLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Tow Away Zone4:25
- A2Quietude4:03
- A3Jive Samba8:50
- B1The Groove Merchant5:04
- B2The Big Dipper5:52
- B3Central Park North9:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Central Park North are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Central Park North are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1969 and 1977.
When was Central Park North first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, UK. One of them is Solid State Records SS 18058.
How do I tell if my copy of Central Park North is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SS 18058, UAS 29058) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SS18058-A2 Bell Sound sf and SS18058-B2 Bell Sound sf. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Central Park North 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.