US
December 1957- Label and catalog number
- Prestige 7118
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
PRLP-7118-A RVGMatrix Side A etched except RVG stamped
PRLP-7118 RVGMatrix Side B etched except RVG stamped
Thad JonesAfter Hours
Vinyl pressings
After Hours
by Thad Jones · 1957
12 pressings4 countriesHard BopJazz
After Hours was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 After Hours
1 pressing came out in 1957, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | US | Prestige 7118First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | UK | Esquire 32-080LP, Album | LP, Album |
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | US | Prestige PR 7278 / Prestige PRLP 7278LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Prestige PRST 7278 / Prestige PR 7278LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Prestige PR 7278 / Prestige PRST 7278LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue, Remastered |
| 1964 | US | Prestige PR 7278LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Japan | Prestige LPR 88017LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1974 | Japan | Prestige LPR 88017LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | US | Prestige PR-7118 / Prestige 7118LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Worldwide | Craft Recordings CR00868 / Prestige CR00868LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Prestige 7118LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
| ? | US | Prestige PRST 7278LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Steamin'
- A2Blue Jelly
- B1Count One
- B2Empty Street
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of After Hours are there?
12 vinyl pressings of After Hours are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1957 and 2025.
When was After Hours first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US. One of them is Prestige 7118, released December 1957.
How do I tell if my copy of After Hours is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7118) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PRLP-7118-A RVG and PRLP-7118 RVG. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is After Hours 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.
