Denmark
November 1974- Label and catalog number
- SteepleChase SCS-1016SteepleChase SCS 1016
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SCS 1016 A 11P74 F RS 710 2Side A runout
SCS 1016 B 11P74 F RS 710 2Side B runout
The Kenny Drew TrioDark Beauty
Vinyl pressings
Dark Beauty
by The Kenny Drew Trio · 1974
12 pressings4 countriesHard BopJazz
Dark Beauty was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Dark Beauty
2 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Japan
1974- Label and catalog number
- SteepleChase SCS-1016
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Japan | SteepleChase SCS-1016First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Denmark | SteepleChase SCS-1016 / SteepleChase SCS 1016First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Denmark | SteepleChase SCS-1016 / SteepleChase SCS 1016LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1975 | Denmark | SteepleChase SCS-1016 / SteepleChase SCS 1016LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1975 | Japan | SteepleChase RJ-6011LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Japan | SteepleChase UPS-2152-SLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Scandinavia | SteepleChase SCS-1016 / SteepleChase SCS 1016LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Inner City Records IC 2016LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Inner City Records IC 2016LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | Japan | SteepleChase 45S-104LP, 45 RPM, Album, Reissue | LP, 45 RPM, Album, Reissue |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Japan | SteepleChase 15PJ-2001LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Denmark | SteepleChase G1016 / SteepleChase G1016LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Run Away6:16
- A2Dark Beauty5:34
- A3Summer Night4:07
- A4All Blues6:23
- B1It Could Happen To You6:55
- B2Love Letters5:26
- B3Silk Bossa5:01
- B4Blues Inn4:54
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dark Beauty are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Dark Beauty are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1974 and 2023.
When was Dark Beauty first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Denmark, Japan. One of them is SteepleChase SCS-1016, released November 1974.
How do I tell if my copy of Dark Beauty is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SCS-1016) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SCS 1016 A 11P74 F RS 710 2 and SCS 1016 B 11P74 F RS 710 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Dark Beauty 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.
