US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Pacific Jazz PJ-1209
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
LP-ST-619-D1 12"△27A Side Runout, etched
PJ-ST-618-D-3 12"△47B Side Runout, etched
ST-619A Side label
ST-618B Side label
The Chico Hamilton QuintetChico Hamilton Quintet
Vinyl pressings
Chico Hamilton Quintet
by The Chico Hamilton Quintet · 1955
30 pressings12 countriesBopJazz
Chico Hamilton Quintet 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 Chico Hamilton Quintet
5 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
- Pacific Jazz PJ-1209
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PJ-ST-643-D2 HA Side Runout, variant 1
PJ. ST.642 .D1 HB Side Runout, variant 1
PJ. ST.642 .D2 HA runout, variant 2
PJ. ST.643 .D5 HB runout, variant 2
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Pacific Jazz PJ-1209
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PJ-619-VIC-D1 HA Side Runout, stamped
PJ-ST-618-D-4 12"△49B Side Runout, etched
France
1955- Label and catalog number
- Swing ldm 30-032Swing LDM. 30.032
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ST619-30 GFRunout side A
ST618-30 GFRunout side B
South Africa
1955- Label and catalog number
- Pacific Jazz PJ-1209
- 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 30 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | France | Swing ldm 30-032 / Swing LDM. 30.032First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | South Africa | Pacific Jazz PJ-1209First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1955 | US | Pacific Jazz PJ-1209First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1955 | US | Pacific Jazz PJ-1209First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | US | Pacific Jazz PJ-1209First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1957 | Japan | World Pacific Records PFJ 5019LP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1957 | UK | Vogue Records LAE 12039 / Vogue LAE 12039LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | Australia | Vogue Productions LAEA-12039 / Vogue Productions LAEA 12039LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1958 | US | World Pacific Records WP-1209 / World Pacific Records ST-618LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1958 | US | World Pacific Records PJ 1209LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1958 | US | World Pacific Records WP-1209 / World Pacific Records PJ-1209LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1958 | US | World Pacific Records WP-1209 / World Pacific Records PJ 1209LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | US | Pacific Jazz PJ-39LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
| 1967 | Japan | Pacific Jazz JR-8058LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl |
| 1968 | Germany | World Pacific Jazz ST-20143 / Liberty WPS 20143 KLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1968 | Israel | World Pacific Jazz ST-20143LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1968 | US | World Pacific Jazz ST-20143LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1968 | US | World Pacific Jazz ST-20143LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | World Pacific Jazz ST-20143LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Japan | Pacific Jazz JR-8058LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1979 | Japan | Pacific Jazz GXF 3140(M) / Pacific Jazz GXF 3140 (M)LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1979 | Japan | Pacific Jazz K23P-6718 / Pacific Jazz 1209LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Japan | Pacific Jazz PJ-1209LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | UK | So Far Out OUT5015LPLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2018 | Europe | WaxTime 500 408724LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Worldwide | Pacific Jazz PJ-1209 / Blue Note 602455716019LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | Hi-Fi Jazz JAZZ-105LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Italy | Pacific Jazz LPM 2085LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Japan | Pacific Jazz PFJ-5019LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Pacific Jazz PJ-1209LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1A Nice Day
- A2My Funny Valentine
- A3Blue Sands
- A4The Sage
- A5The Morning After
- B1I Want To Be Happy
- B2Spectacular
- B3Free Form
- B4Walking Carson Blues
- B5Buddy Boo
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Chico Hamilton Quintet are there?
30 vinyl pressings of Chico Hamilton Quintet are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1955 and 2025.
When was Chico Hamilton Quintet first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in US, France, South Africa. One of them is Pacific Jazz PJ-1209.
How do I tell if my copy of Chico Hamilton Quintet is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PJ-1209, ldm 30-032) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LP-ST-619-D1 12"△27 and PJ-ST-618-D-3 12"△47. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Chico Hamilton Quintet 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.
