US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 9704
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
(Side A, Stamped) XSM137415-1B
(Side B, Stamped) XSM137416-1A
Vinyl pressings
Compadres
by The Dave Brubeck Trio Featuring Gerry Mulligan · 1968
24 pressings14 countriesJazz
Compadres was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Compadres
16 pressings came out in 1968, the album's first year, in 10 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
1968- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 9704
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Scranton pressing
- Runout / matrix
XSM137415-1B D1A side runout - stamped
XSM13741`6-1BB side runout - stamped
o XSM137415-1B PXT D2A side runout variant
o XSM137416-1A PXT A1B side runout variant
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 9704
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
o XSM137415-1B 1 P A 5A side runout - stamped
o XSM137416-1A P B 2B side runout - stamped
XSM 137415A side label
XSM 137416B side label
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 9704
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
o XSM137415-1B PXT D1Runout, Side A Var. 1
XSM137416-2A T A7Runout, Side B Var. 1
o XSM137415-1B PXT D8Runout, Side A Var. 2
XSM137416-2A I T A7Runout, Side B Var. 2
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 9704Columbia XSM 137416
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pittman/Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
o XSM137415-1B P :: Y D8Side A Runout Stamped except for "o" and "8"
XSM137416-2A 1 T A 7Side B Runout Stamped except for "1" and "7"
UK
1968- Label and catalog number
- CBS 63395
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SBPG 63395 A1A Stamped
SBPG 63395 B1B Stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Australia | CBS SBP 233585First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | Canada | Columbia CS 9704First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | Germany | CBS S 63395First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | Italy | CBS 63395 / CBS S 63395First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | Japan | CBS/Sony SONP 50024First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | Japan | CBS/Sony SONP 50024First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1968 | Mexico | CBS CL-5260First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | Netherlands | CBS S 63395LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1968 | New Zealand | CBS SBP 473584First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | Spain | CBS S 63395First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | UK | CBS 63395First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | UK | CBS 63395First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | US | Columbia CS 9704First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Columbia CS 9704First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Columbia CS 9704First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Chile | CBS SLPC-37074LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Germany | Columbia CS 9704 / Speakers Corner Records CS 9704LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
| 2014 | Germany | Columbia CS 9704 / Speakers Corner Records Columbia CS 9704LP, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Costa Rica | Columbia cs 9704LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Israel | CBS S 63395LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | CBS 63395 / CBS S 63395LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Japan | CBS/Sony 23AP 662LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Jumping Bean
- A2Adios, Mariquita Linda
- A3Indian Song
- A4Tender Woman (Tierna Mujer)
- B1Amapola
- B2Lullabye De Mexico (Lullabye Of Mexico)
- B3Sapito
- B4Recuerdo (Remembrance)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Compadres are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Compadres are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1968 and 2014.
When was Compadres first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Columbia CS 9704.
How do I tell if my copy of Compadres is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CS 9704, 63395, SBP 233585, S 63395) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, (Side A, Stamped) XSM137415-1B and (Side B, Stamped) XSM137416-1A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Compadres 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.
