US
1950- Label and catalog number
- Discovery Records DL 3002Discovery Records DL3002
- Format
- LP, 10", Album
- Runout / matrix
D-163Matrix. Label 1
D-164Matrix. Label 2
The George Shearing QuintetGeorge Shearing Quintet
Vinyl pressings
George Shearing Quintet
by The George Shearing Quintet · 1950
11 pressings3 countriesJazz
George Shearing Quintet was first pressed on vinyl in 1950. 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 George Shearing Quintet
4 pressings came out in 1950, 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
1950- Label and catalog number
- Discovery Records DL 3002
- Format
- LP, 10", Album · Red
US
1950- Label and catalog number
- Discovery Records D-153
- Format
- 10", 78 RPM, Album
US
1950- Label and catalog number
- Discovery Records DL 3002Discovery Records DL3002
- Format
- LP, 10", Album
- Runout / matrix
D-163Matrix. Label 1
D-164Matrix. Label 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | US | Discovery Records DL 3002 / Discovery Records DL3002First yearLP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
| 1950 | US | Discovery Records DL 3002First yearLP, 10", Album · Colored vinyl | LP, 10", Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1950 | US | Discovery Records D-153First year10", 78 RPM, Album | 10", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1950 | US | Discovery Records DL 3002 / Discovery Records DL3002First yearLP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
| 1957 | UK | Vogue Records LDE 188LP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Vogue Productions LD 020LP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
| ? | US | Discovery Records FS 21Box Set, 7", 45 RPM, Album, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl | Box Set, 7", 45 RPM, Album, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl |
| ? | US | Discovery Records DL 3002 / Discovery Records DL3002LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Discovery Records FS 21Box Set, 7", 45 RPM, Album, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl | Box Set, 7", 45 RPM, Album, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl |
| ? | US | Discovery Records DL 3002 / Discovery Records DL3002LP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
| ? | US | Discovery Records DL 3002LP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
Tracklist
- A1Moon Over Miami
- A2Midnight On Cloud 69
- A3Cotton Top
- A4Cherokee
- B1Life With Feather
- B2Sorry Wrong Rhumba
- B3Be Bop's Fables
- B4Four Bars Short
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of George Shearing Quintet are there?
11 vinyl pressings of George Shearing Quintet are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1950 and 1957.
When was George Shearing Quintet first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1950, in US. One of them is Discovery Records DL 3002.
How do I tell if my copy of George Shearing Quintet is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DL 3002, D-153) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, D-163 and D-164. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is George Shearing Quintet 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.
