US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Pacific Jazz PJ-1225Pacific Jazz 1225
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PJ-664-D1 HSide A runout
PJ-665-D1 HSide B runout
ST-664Side A label
ST-665Side B label
The Chico Hamilton QuintetChico Hamilton Quintet
Vinyl pressings
Chico Hamilton Quintet
by The Chico Hamilton Quintet · 1957
10 pressings6 countriesCool JazzSwingJazz
Chico Hamilton Quintet 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 Chico Hamilton Quintet
5 pressings came out in 1957, 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
1957- Label and catalog number
- World Pacific Records Stereo-1005
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Pacific Jazz PJ 1225Pacific Jazz PJ-1225
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
France
1957- Label and catalog number
- Swing LDM 30.077
- Format
- LP, Album
Japan
1957- Label and catalog number
- Pacific Jazz PFJ-5005
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
☆2 PJ 1225A ② 1-1Side A runout
☆3 PJ 1225B ② 1-2Side B runout
PF-1225-ASide A label
PF-1225-BSide B label
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.
1950s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | France | Swing LDM 30.077First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1957 | Japan | Pacific Jazz PFJ-5005First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1957 | US | Pacific Jazz PJ-1225 / Pacific Jazz 1225First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | World Pacific Records Stereo-1005First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1957 | US | Pacific Jazz PJ 1225 / Pacific Jazz PJ-1225First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | UK | Vogue Records LAE 12085LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | World Pacific Records WP-1225LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
| 1958 | US | World Pacific Records PJ-1225LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | New Zealand | World Pacific Records WP-1225 / World Pacific Records WP1225LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Music LPM 2022LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1I Know (Theme)0:55
- A2Chanel #54:36
- A3Beanstalk5:13
- A4September Song3:32
- A5Siete-Cuatro4:51
- A6Mr. Jo Jones3:11
- A7I Know (Theme)0:34
- B1Satin Doll4:35
- B2Lillian4:54
- B3Reflections5:20
- B4Soft Winds4:48
- B5Caravan3:20
- B6I Know (Theme)0:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Chico Hamilton Quintet are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Chico Hamilton Quintet are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1957 and 1960.
When was Chico Hamilton Quintet first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US, France, Japan. One of them is Pacific Jazz PJ-1225.
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-1225, Stereo-1005, PJ 1225, LDM 30.077) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PJ-664-D1 H and PJ-665-D1 H. 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.
