US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Riverside Records RLP 362
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
RLP-12-362 A-1 ABRunout A
RLP-12-362 B-1 ABRunout B
(RLP 12-362 A)Label A
(RLP 12-362 B)Label B
Vinyl pressings
Groove Yard
by The Montgomery Brothers · 1961
21 pressings8 countriesJazz
Groove Yard 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 Groove Yard
4 pressings came out in 1961, the album's first year, in 3 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
1961- Label and catalog number
- Riverside Records RLP 9362
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
RLP-12-9362 A-1 ABVariant 1 Side A Runout Etched
RLP-12-9362 B-1 ABVariant 1 Side B Runout Etched
RLP-12-9362 A-1Variant 2 Side A Runout Etched
RLP-12-9362 B-1 ABVariant 2 Side B Runout Etched
Europe
1961- Label and catalog number
- Riverside Records RLP 362
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
RLP-12-362A-1Hand-etched A side
RLP-12-362B-1Hand-etched B side
France
1961- Label and catalog number
- Riverside Records RLP 362
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Europe | Riverside Records RLP 362First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | France | Riverside Records RLP 362First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | UK & Europe | Riverside Records RLP 362LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Riverside Records RLP 362First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Riverside Records RLP 9362First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | UK | Riverside Records RLP 362LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | France | Riverside Records RLP 362LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Japan | Riverside Records MW 2033LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | Japan | Riverside Records SMJ-6141LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | Japan | Riverside Records SMJ-6141LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | Japan | Riverside Records SMJ-6141LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | US | Original Jazz Classics OJC-139 / Riverside Records RLP-9362LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Europe | WaxTime 771737LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2013 | Europe | Dol DOL763LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2018 | Europe | Jazz Images 37098LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Europe | Jazz Wax Records JWR 4622LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 2024 | UK & Europe | Jazz Wax Records JWR4622LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Riverside Records 109 562LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| ? | Netherlands | Riverside Records RLP 362LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Riverside Records RLP 362LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Riverside Records RLP 9362 / Analogue Productions AJAZ 9362LP, 45 RPM, Remastered | LP, 45 RPM, Remastered |
Tracklist
- A1Back To Back6:39
- A2Groove Yard2:58
- A3If I Should Lose You5:43
- A4Delirium3:37
- B1Just For Now4:45
- B2Doujie4:34
- B3Heart Strings4:31
- B4Remember5:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Groove Yard are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Groove Yard are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1961 and 2024.
When was Groove Yard first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, Europe, France. One of them is Riverside Records RLP 362.
How do I tell if my copy of Groove Yard is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RLP 362, RLP 9362) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RLP-12-362 A-1 AB and RLP-12-362 B-1 AB. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Groove Yard 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.