Spain
1958- Label and catalog number
- Philips 429 018 BE
- Format
- 7", EP, 45 RPM
The Dave Brubeck QuartetTake The "A" Train
Vinyl pressings
Take The "A" Train
by The Dave Brubeck Quartet · 1958
20 pressings9 countriesHard BopJazz
Take The "A" Train was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 Take The "A" Train
1 pressing came out in 1958, 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 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Spain | Philips 429 018 BEFirst year7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Germany | Philips 429 018 BE7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1962 | Germany | Philips 429 018 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Netherlands | Philips 429 018 BE7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1962 | UK | Philips BBE 120247", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1965 | Japan | CBS LSS-369-C7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Stereo |
Year unknown14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Denmark | Philips 429 018 BE7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| ? | France | Philips 429.018 BE7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Italy | Philips 429 018 BE7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 429 018 BE7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 429 018 BE7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 429 018 BE7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 429 018 BE7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Norway | Philips 429 018 BE7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | UK | Philips BBE 12024 / Philips 429 018 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| ? | UK | Philips BBE 12024 / Philips 429 018 BE7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | UK | Philips BBE 12024 / Philips 429 018 BE7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | UK | Philips BBE 12024 / Philips 429 018 BE7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | UK | Philips 429 018 BE / Philips 429018 BE7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | UK | Philips BBE 12024 / Philips BBE. 120247", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Tracklist
- ATake The "A" Train
- BOut Of Nowhere
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Take The "A" Train are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Take The "A" Train are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1958 and 1965.
When was Take The "A" Train first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in Spain. One of them is Philips 429 018 BE.
How do I tell if my copy of Take The "A" Train is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 429 018 BE) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Take The "A" Train 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.
