US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 6265
- Format
- LP, 10"
- Runout / matrix
LP14626-1A
LP14627-1A
The Art Van Damme QuintetMartini Time
Vinyl pressings
Martini Time
by The Art Van Damme Quintet · 1953
13 pressings7 countriesJazz
Martini Time was first pressed on vinyl in 1953. 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 Martini Time
2 pressings came out in 1953, 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.
Canada
1953- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 6265
- Format
- LP, 10"
- Runout / matrix
"Lp" 14626Side A center label matrix number
"Lp" 14627Side A center label matrix number
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Canada | Columbia CL 6265First yearLP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| 1953 | US | Columbia CL 6265First yearLP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| 1955 | Canada | Columbia CL 630LP | LP |
| 1955 | US | Columbia CL 630LP | LP |
| 1958 | Australia | Coronet KLP 692 / Coronet KLP-692LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | New Zealand | Coronet KLP 692LP | LP |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Philips B 07630 R10", 33 ⅓ RPM | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips B 07630 R10", 33 ⅓ RPM | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips B 07630 R10", 33 ⅓ RPM | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| ? | Norway | Philips B 07630 R10", 33 ⅓ RPM | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| ? | South Africa | Cbs ALD 601812", Album, Mono · Mono | 12", Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | South Africa | Philips B 07630 R10", 33 ⅓ RPM | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| ? | US | Columbia CL 630LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Adiós
- A2Blue Lou
- A3Cheek To Cheek
- A4Let Yourself Down
- B1If I Could Be With You (One Hour Tonight)
- B2I Didn't Know What Time It Was
- B3The Surrey With The Fringe On Top
- B4Madame Van Damme
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Martini Time are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Martini Time are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1953 and 1958.
When was Martini Time first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1953, in US, Canada. One of them is Columbia CL 6265.
How do I tell if my copy of Martini Time is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CL 6265) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LP14626-1A and LP14627-1A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Martini Time 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.
