US
1966- Label and catalog number
- World Pacific Jazz ST-20115
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-20115-1side A, etched
ST-20115-2side B, etched
The CrusadersThe Festival Album
Vinyl pressings
The Festival Album
by The Crusaders · 1966
10 pressings3 countriesJazz
The Festival Album was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 The Festival Album
1 pressing came out in 1966, 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | US | World Pacific Jazz ST-20115First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | Canada | Pacific Jazz ST 20115LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Pacific Jazz PJ-10115LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | Pacific Jazz ST-20115 / Pacific Jazz PJ-10115LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1967 | US | Pacific Jazz ST-20115 / Pacific Jazz PJ-10115LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1967 | US | Pacific Jazz PJ-10115LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Japan | Pacific Jazz JP-8562LP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Japan | Pacific Jazz GXF-3094LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Liberty LLJ-80008LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | Pacific Jazz JP-8562LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- The Pacific Jazz Festival
- A1Trance Dance8:53
- A2A Summer Madness9:54
- The Newport Jazz Festival
- B1Young Rabbits7:35
- B2Freedom Sound8:06
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Festival Album are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Festival Album are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1966 and 1979.
When was The Festival Album first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US. One of them is World Pacific Jazz ST-20115.
How do I tell if my copy of The Festival Album is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ST-20115) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-20115-1 and ST-20115-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Festival Album 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.
