US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 2-603
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-60297-ASide A runout
ST-A-60298-ASide B runout
ST-A-60299-ASide C runout
ST-A-60300-ASide D runout
Vinyl pressings
European Concert
by The Modern Jazz Quartet · 1960
26 pressings9 countriesCool JazzJazz
European Concert was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 European Concert
7 pressings came out in 1960, the album's first year, in 4 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
1960- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 2-603
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Laminated Gatefold, MGM Pressing
- Runout / matrix
11749-C ⇧ AT W [Anhk symbol]Side A runout
A-11750-A AT [Ankh symbol] WSide B runout
A-11751-A [Sailor's cap symbol] AT W [Ankh symbol]Side C runout
A-11752-A AT 1 W [Ankh symbol]Side D runout
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 2-603Atlantic 2-603
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-60297Side A Label
ST-A-60298Side B Label
ST-A-60299Side C Label
ST-A-60300Side D Label
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 2-603
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Laminated Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-60297-ASide A - Runout
ST-A-60298-ASide B - Runout
ST-A-60299-ASide C - Runout
ST-A-60300-ASide D - Runout
Australia
1960- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7653/4
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Laminated Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
AMZ-1920-1LSide 1 Label
AMZ-1923-1LSide 4 Label
AMZ-1921-1LSide 2 Label
AMZ-1922-1LSide 3 Label
Canada
1960- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 2-603
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
W CA 11749-C ATSide A
W CA A-11750-A ATSide B
W CA A11751-B ATSide C
W CA A-11752-A ATSide D
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Australia | Atlantic 7653/4First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | Canada | Atlantic 2-603First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | Germany | Atlantic SD 2-603 / Atlantic 1385First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | US | Atlantic SD 2-603First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | US | Atlantic 2-603First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Atlantic SD 2-603 / Atlantic 2-603First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | US | Atlantic SD 2-603First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | France | Atlantic 332034LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1962 | US | Atlantic 2-603LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Atlantic 2-603LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Atlantic 2-603LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Atlantic SD 2-603LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Italy | Atlantic 2K 60008LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1978 | US | Atlantic SD 2-603LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | USSR | Мелодия С 90—15245-46LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | USSR | Мелодия C 90-15245-46LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | London Atlantic HAA-7653LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Brazil | ATCO Records SLPAT-5018/9LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | France | Atlantic 332034LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | France | Atlantic 332034 Ⓢ / Atlantic 332034 StandardLP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Japan | Atlantic SMJX-1 / Atlantic SMJ-7001LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | Atlantic MJX-1 / Atlantic MJ-7001LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Atlantic SD 2-603LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Atlantic SD 2-603LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Atlantic SD 2-603LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Atlantic SD 2-603LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Django5:25
- A2Bluesology4:27
- A3I Should Care5:15
- A4La Ronde2:57
- B1I Remember Clifford5:02
- B2Festival Sketch4:19
- B3Vendome2:25
- B4Odds Against Tomorrow6:46
- C1Pyramid (Blues For Junior)8:34
- C2It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)5:29
- C3Skating In Central Park6:01
- D1The Cylinder6:15
- D2'Round Midnight3:40
- D3Bags' Groove4:59
- D4I'll Remember April4:43
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of European Concert are there?
26 vinyl pressings of European Concert are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1960 and 1980.
When was European Concert first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US, Australia, Canada, Germany. One of them is Atlantic SD 2-603.
How do I tell if my copy of European Concert is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SD 2-603, 2-603, 7653/4) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-A-60297-A and ST-A-60298-A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is European Concert 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.
