US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Prestige PRLP 160
- Format
- LP, 10"
- Runout / matrix
PRLP 160 A 7ERunout side A, etched
PRLP 160 B 7ERunout side B, etched
The Modern Jazz QuartetThe Modern Jazz Quartet
Vinyl pressings
The Modern Jazz Quartet
by The Modern Jazz Quartet · 1953
11 pressings4 countriesCool JazzJazz
The Modern Jazz Quartet was first pressed on vinyl in 1953. 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 The Modern Jazz Quartet
1 pressing came out in 1953, 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | US | Prestige PRLP 160First yearLP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| 1954 | US | Prestige PRLP 160LP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| 1954 | US | Prestige PRLP 160LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| 1954 | US | Prestige PRLP 160LP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| 1954 | US | Prestige PRLP 160LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | US | Prestige PRLP 160LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | US | Prestige PRLP 160LP, 10", Reissue | LP, 10", Reissue |
| 1958 | UK | Esquire 20-090LP, 10" | LP, 10" |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Europe | Doxy DOX808LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2009 | Italy | Doxy DOX808LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Europe | Dol DOL753LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1All The Things You Are
- A2La Ronde
- A3Vendome
- A4Rose Of The Rio Grande
- B1The Queen's Fancy
- B2Delaunay's Dilemma
- B3Autumn In New York
- B4But Not For Me
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Modern Jazz Quartet are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Modern Jazz Quartet are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1953 and 2013.
When was The Modern Jazz Quartet first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1953, in US. One of them is Prestige PRLP 160.
How do I tell if my copy of The Modern Jazz Quartet is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PRLP 160) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PRLP 160 A 7E and PRLP 160 B 7E. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Modern Jazz Quartet 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.
