US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records V6-8516
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · MGM Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S V6-8516 SIDE-1 62-VGS-648Side A runout
S V6-8516 SIDE-2 62-VGS-649-RE-1Side B runout
62-VGS-648Side A label
62-VGS-649Side B label
Vinyl pressings
Affinity
by The Oscar Peterson Trio · 1963
24 pressings9 countriesBopJazz
Affinity was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Affinity
11 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year, in 6 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
1963- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records V-8516Verve Records V/V6-8516
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
V8516 SIDE1 62VG248 RE-1 [Block-shaped "S"]A runout
V8516 SIDE2 62VG249 [Block-shaped "S"]B runout
V/8516-AA label
V/8516-BB label
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records V6-8516
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Deep Groove
- Runout / matrix
V6-8516 Side-1 62-VGS-648Side A Runout Etched
V6-8516 Side-2 62-VGS-649Side B Runout Etched
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records SVLP 9035
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
V6 8516 A1A Side
V6 8516 B1B Side
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records VLP 9035
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Canada
1963- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records V6-8516(e)
- 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 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Canada | Verve Records V6-8516(e)First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | Canada | Verve Records V 8516(D)First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | France | Verve Records 3685First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | France | Verve Records 3685 / Barclay-Verve 3685First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Germany | Verve Records V-8516First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | South Africa | Verve Records MGV 8516First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | Verve Records SVLP 9035First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | UK | Verve Records VLP 9035First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | Verve Records SVLP 9035LP, Single Sided, Album, Test Pressing, White Label, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Single Sided, Album, Test Pressing, White Label, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1963 | US | Verve Records V6-8516First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Verve Records V-8516 / Verve Records V/V6-8516First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Verve Records V6-8516First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | US | Verve Records V6-8516LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | Japan | Verve Records MV 2103LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Japan | Verve Records 20MJ-0090 / Verve Records 20MJ 0090LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Europe | Jazz Images 37018LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | US | Verve Records V6-8516LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Verve Records 2332 088LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Verve Records V6-8516 / Verve Records V - 8516LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Italy | Verve Records 2332 088 ALP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Japan | Verve Records V-8516LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | Verve Records SMV 1001LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Verve Records 2332 088LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Verve Records V6-8516LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Waltz For Debbie5:53
- A2Tangerine4:30
- A3Gravy Waltz4:26
- A4This Could Be The Start Of Something4:41
- B1Baubles, Bangles And Beads4:14
- B2Six And Four7:03
- B3I'm A Fool To Want You3:44
- B4Yours Is My Heart Alone5:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Affinity are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Affinity are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1963 and 2026.
When was Affinity first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, UK, Canada, France and more. One of them is Verve Records V6-8516.
How do I tell if my copy of Affinity is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use V6-8516, V-8516, SVLP 9035, VLP 9035) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S V6-8516 SIDE-1 62-VGS-648 and S V6-8516 SIDE-2 62-VGS-649-RE-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Affinity 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.
