US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy 3-229
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono · Red
- Runout / matrix
F 1614Runout Side 1 etched
F 1615Runout Side 2 etched
The Dave Brubeck QuartetBrubeck Desmond
Vinyl pressings
Brubeck Desmond
by The Dave Brubeck Quartet · 1956
14 pressings5 countriesBopCool JazzJazz
Brubeck Desmond was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 Brubeck Desmond
2 pressings came out in 1956, 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
1956- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy 3-229
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono · Red with silver-letter label
- Runout / matrix
F 1614Runout Side 1 etched
F 1615Runout Side 2 etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | US | Fantasy 3-229First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl |
| 1956 | US | Fantasy 3-229First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Fantasy 3-229LP, Compilation, Repress, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Repress, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl |
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | UK | Vogue Records LAE 12114 / Vogue Records LAE.12114LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | UK | Vogue Records LAE 12114 / Vogue Records LAE.12114LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Fantasy 8092LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Mexico | Gamma GX 01-1324LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1984 | Japan | Fantasy VIJ-4038LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl |
| 1984 | Japan | Fantasy VIJ-4038LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Japan | Fantasy F-3229LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | America Records 30 AM 6068LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | US | Fantasy 3-229 / Fantasy 3229LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Fantasy 8092 / Fantasy F-2097LP, Compilation, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| ? | US | Fantasy 3-229LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Mam'selle2:50
- A2Stardust6:49
- A3Frenesi2:35
- A4Me And My Shadow2:26
- A5At A Perfume Counter2:50
- B1Crazy Chris3:19
- B2A Foggy Day3:07
- B3Somebody Loves Me3:22
- B4Lyons Busy3:07
- B5Look For The Silver Lining3:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Brubeck Desmond are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Brubeck Desmond are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1956 and 1991.
When was Brubeck Desmond first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in US. One of them is Fantasy 3-229.
How do I tell if my copy of Brubeck Desmond is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 3-229) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, F 1614 and F 1615. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Brubeck Desmond 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.
