US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Argo LP 672
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Deep Groove
- Runout / matrix
LP-672 S-1 10478Side A runout
LP-672 S-2 10479 B JASide B runout
The JazztetBig City Sounds
Vinyl pressings
Big City Sounds
by The Jazztet · 1961
10 pressings5 countriesHard BopJazz
Big City Sounds was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Big City Sounds
4 pressings came out in 1961, 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
1961- Label and catalog number
- Argo LPS-672Argo LP 672
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LPS-672 S-1 10478 A2 LO-8 Y3157-1 + Bside A runout etched
LPS-672 10479 S-1 B LO-8 Y3158-1 ΛIside B runout etched
LOBY-3157side A label
LOBY-3158side B label
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Argo LP-672Argo LP 672
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
LP - U - 10478 (MR) △ 3014 S - 2 LP 672 10978
LP - U - 10479 (MR) △ 3014 - x LP 672 S - 2 10479
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Argo LP 672
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Deep Groove
- Runout / matrix
LP-672 S-1 10478 BSide A runout
LP-672 S-2 10479 BSide B runout
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.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | US | Argo LP 672First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Argo LPS-672 / Argo LP 672First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Argo LP-672 / Argo LP 672First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Argo LP 672First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Japan | Baybridge Records UPS-2203-BLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Spain | Chess JS-075 / CFE JS-075LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1983 | Japan | Baybridge Records UPS-2203-BLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Europe | WaxTime 771811LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | Funckler MGAR 9210LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Cadet CA 672LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1The Cool One2:55
- A2Blues On Down6:00
- A3Hi-Fly5:48
- A4My Funny Valentine4:35
- B1Wonder Why5:51
- B2Con Alma4:57
- B3Lament3:28
- B4Bean Bag4:34
- B5Five Spot After Dark3:16
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Big City Sounds are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Big City Sounds are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1961 and 2012.
When was Big City Sounds first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US. One of them is Argo LP 672.
How do I tell if my copy of Big City Sounds is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LP 672, LPS-672, LP-672) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LP-672 S-1 10478 and LP-672 S-2 10479 B JA. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Big City Sounds 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.
