US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Savoy Records MG-12143
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
RVG MG-12143 A X20Side A
RVG MG-12143 B X20Side B
The Curtis Fuller SextetThe Curtis Fuller Jazztet
Vinyl pressings
The Curtis Fuller Jazztet
by The Curtis Fuller Sextet · 1959
13 pressings4 countriesHard BopJazz
The Curtis Fuller Jazztet was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 Curtis Fuller Jazztet
4 pressings came out in 1959, 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.
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Savoy Records MG-12143
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
RVG MG-12143 A X20Side A
RVG MG-12143 B X20Side B
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Savoy Records MG-12143
- Format
- LP, Album, Misprint, Mono
- Runout / matrix
RVG MG-12143 A X20Side A, etched, RVG stamped
RVG MG-12143 B X20Side B, etched, RVG stamped
RVG
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Savoy Records MG-12143
- Format
- LP, Album, Misprint, Mono
- Runout / matrix
RVG MG-12143·A X20· BestwaySide A, etched, RVG stamped
RVG MG·12143·B X20· BestwaySide B, etched, RVG stamped
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.
1950s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | US | Savoy Records MG-12143First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Savoy Records MG-12143First yearLP, Album, Misprint, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Misprint, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Savoy Records MG-12143First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Savoy Records MG-12143First yearLP, Album, Misprint, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Misprint, Mono · Mono |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | France | BYG Records BYG 529 120 / BYG Records 529.120LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1969 | France | BYG Records BYG 529 120LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Japan | CBS/Sony SOPL-80-SYLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1974 | Japan | CBS/Sony SOPU 32-SYLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | Japan | Arista WAJ-80166LP, Album, Misprint, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Misprint, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Japan | Savoy Records MGJ-12143LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Japan | Savoy Records KIJJ-2059 / Savoy Records MG-12143LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Europe | Doxy DOX885LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Arista WAJ-80166LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1It's Alright With Me7:35
- A2Wheatleith Hall14:00
- A3I'll Walk Alone6:45
- B1Arabia6:30
- B2Judy's Dilemma5:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Curtis Fuller Jazztet are there?
13 vinyl pressings of The Curtis Fuller Jazztet are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1959 and 2013.
When was The Curtis Fuller Jazztet first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US. One of them is Savoy Records MG-12143.
How do I tell if my copy of The Curtis Fuller Jazztet is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MG-12143) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RVG MG-12143 A X20 and RVG MG-12143 B X20. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Curtis Fuller Jazztet 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.