Canada
1957- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 1084
- Format
- LP, Album
The J.J. Johnson QuintetDial J. J. 5
Vinyl pressings
Dial J. J. 5
by The J.J. Johnson Quintet · 1957
10 pressings4 countriesBopHard BopJazz
Dial J. J. 5 was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Dial J. J. 5
1 pressing came out in 1957, 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 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Canada | Columbia CL 1084First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1958 | US | Columbia CL 1084LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Columbia CL 1084LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | UK | Fontana TFL 5021 / Fontana 682 020 TLLP, Album | LP, Album |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Japan | CBS XM-23-CLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Japan | CBS/Sony SOPZ-11LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 1976 | Japan | CBS/Sony 23AP 82LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Japan | CBS/Sony 20AP 1819LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1980 | Japan | CBS/Sony 20AP 1819LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Not On Label XM-23-C (C-368-376)LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Tea Pot5:34
- A2Barbados4:37
- A3In A Little Provincial Town4:21
- A4Cette Chose3:19
- A5Blue Haze5:12
- B1Love Is Here To Stay2:48
- B2So Sorry Please4:19
- B3It Could Happen To You3:52
- B4Bird Song5:42
- B5Old Devil Moon6:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dial J. J. 5 are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Dial J. J. 5 are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1957 and 1980.
When was Dial J. J. 5 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in Canada. One of them is Columbia CL 1084.
How do I tell if my copy of Dial J. J. 5 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CL 1084) 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 Dial J. J. 5 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.
