US
November 1957- Label and catalog number
- Contemporary Records C3535
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
LKL-12-131-D1 HSide A stamped
LKL-12-132-D2 HSide B stamped
LKL 12-131Side A label
LKL 12-132Side B label
Vinyl pressings
The Poll Winners
by The Poll Winners · 1957
28 pressings10 countriesHard BopJazz
The Poll Winners was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Poll Winners
2 pressings came out in 1957, 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.
US
November 1957- Label and catalog number
- Contemporary Records C3535
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
LKL-12-131-D3 HSide A stamped
LKL-12-132-D5 HSide B stamped
LKL 12-131Side A label
LKL 12-132Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 28 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | US | Contemporary Records C3535First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Contemporary Records C3535First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | South Africa | Contemporary Records LAC.12122 / Contemporary Records LAC 12122LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | UK | Contemporary Records LAC.12122 / Contemporary Records LAC 12122LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Stereo Records S7010LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1959 | Netherlands | Contemporary Records S7535LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | Contemporary Records S7535LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | Contemporary Records M 3535 / Contemporary Records C3535LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Contemporary Records S7535LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Japan | Contemporary Records LAX-3003LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1979 | Japan | Contemporary Records GXC-3109LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Japan | Contemporary Records P-7584LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1983 | Japan | Contemporary Records P-7584LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
| 1984 | France | Contemporary Records S7535 / Contemporary Records 68623LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1984 | US | Original Jazz Classics OJC-156 / Contemporary Records C-7535LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1985 | France | Contemporary Records 68.623 / Contemporary Records OJC-156LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1985 | France | Contemporary Records 68.623 / Contemporary Records OJC-156LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1988 | South Africa | Roots Record Company FANT 28 / Original Jazz Classics FANT 28LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | South Korea | Yeh Eum Records YFJL-654 / Original Jazz Classics OJC-156LP, Album | LP, Album |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Europe | Jazz Wax Records JWR 4515LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Europe | Contemporary Records OJC-156 / Contemporary Records C-7535LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2015 | US | Contemporary Records S7535 / Original Jazz Classics OJC-156LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Worldwide | Stereo Records CR00386 / Craft Recordings CR00386LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Contemporary Records C 3535 / Trova Industrias Musicales S.A. LKL-20LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Japan | London Records LY-1011 / Contemporary Records C-3535LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Japan | Contemporary Records VIJJ-30022 / Contemporary Records S7535LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
| ? | UK | Contemporary Records C3535 / Vogue LAC 12122LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Analogue Productions AJAZ 7535 / Stereo Records S701012", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered | 12", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered |
Tracklist
- A1Jordu3:26
- A2Satin Doll6:26
- A3It Could Happen To You4:23
- A4Mean To Me6:28
- B1Don't Worry 'Bout Me4:33
- B2Green Dolphin Street4:00
- B3You Go To My Head4:30
- B4Minor Mood3:44
- B5Nagasaki3:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Poll Winners are there?
28 vinyl pressings of The Poll Winners are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1957 and 2022.
When was The Poll Winners first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US. One of them is Contemporary Records C3535, released November 1957.
How do I tell if my copy of The Poll Winners is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use C3535) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LKL-12-131-D1 H and LKL-12-132-D2 H. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Poll Winners 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.