US
January 1963- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 1965
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · 6-Eye CBS Label
- Runout / matrix
XLP-58380-1DA-side runout
XLP-58381-1CB-side runout
x"LP" 58380A-side label
x"LP" 58381B-side label
Vinyl pressings
Monk's Dream
by The Thelonious Monk Quartet · 1963
69 pressings11 countriesHard BopJazz
Monk's Dream 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 Monk's Dream
26 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year, in 9 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
- Columbia CL 1965
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XLP-58380-1BSide A stamped variant 1
XLP-58381-1BSide B stamped variant 1
XLP-58380-1HSide A stamped variant 2
XLP-58381-1FSide B stamped Variant 2
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 8765
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XSM 58382-2LSide A variant
XSM 58383-2AASide B variant
XSM 58382Label caption side A
XSM 58383Label caption side B
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 8765
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
XSM-58382-2H NIISide A: Runout (Variant 1)
XSM-58383-2C NIISide B: Runout (Variant 1)
XSM-58382-2J HHSide A: Runout (Variant 2)
XSM-58383-2D NISide B: Runout (Variant 2)
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 1965
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
XLP - 58380- 1C H/Side 1 (stamped)
XLP - 58381- 1D HH/Side 2 (stamped)
XLP - 58380- 1JSide 1
XLP - 58380- 1FSide 2
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 1965
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
o XLP-58380-1AC PSide 1 Runout, stamped
o XLP-58381-1J PSide 2 Runout, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 69 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s33 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Australia | CBS BP-233026First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Australia | CBS SBP 233026 / CBS SBP-233026First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | Canada | Columbia CL 1965First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Canada | Columbia CS 8765First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | Canada | Columbia CL 1965First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Canada | Columbia CL 1965First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Europe | CBS ALD 6620 / CBS ALD.6620First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album |
| 1963 | France | CBS BP 153 013 / CBS BP 153013First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | France | CBS SBP 153013 (CS 8765)First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | Netherlands | CBS BPL 62135 / CBS 62135First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | New Zealand | CBS BP 473008First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | CBS BPG 62135First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | CBS SBPG 62135First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Columbia CL 1965First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Columbia CS 8765First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | US | Columbia Special Products JCS 8765 / CSP JCS 8765LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1973 | US | Columbia Special Products JCS 8765LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1974 | Japan | CBS/Sony SOPM 142LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1979 | Japan | CBS/Sony 20AP 1483LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | France | CBS CBS 85682LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1987 | Brazil | CBS 231009LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 1987 | Europe | CBS CBS 460065 1LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 1987 | US | Columbia CJ 40786LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
2010s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | US | Impex Records IMP6014 / Sony Music Commercial Music Group 88697944351LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered |
| 2012 | US | Impex Records IMP6014 / Sony Music Commercial Music Group 88697944351LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 2013 | Europe | WaxTime 771838LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue, Remastered, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue, Remastered, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2013 | Europe | DOL DOL1020HBLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2014 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP842 / Columbia MOVLP842LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2016 | Europe | Columbia MOVLP842 / Music On Vinyl MOVLP842LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2017 | US | Impex Records IMP6014 / Sony Music Commercial Music Group 88697944351LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Repress, Stereo |
| 2018 | Europe | WaxTime In Color 950618LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | Europe | Green Corner 200900LP, Album, Stereo, LP, Album, Mono, All Media, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Stereo, LP, Album, Mono, All Media, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Mono, Limited |
| 2019 | Europe | DOL DOL1020HFLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2019 | US | Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab UD1S 2-011 / Columbia 1907593042112", 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, Box Set, Limited Edition, Numbered, Special Edition · Limited, Numbered | 12", 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, Box Set, Limited Edition, Numbered, Special Edition · Limited, Numbered |
2020s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Europe | DOL DOL1020HBLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | Europe | DOL DOL1020HFLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | Europe | Groove Replica 77019 / Groove Replica 77019LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, CD, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, CD, Album, Reissue |
| 2023 | Europe | Second Records SRPD0016LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2023 | Europe | Second Records SRPD0016CVLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2023 | Europe | Second Records SRPD0016SPLP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | Europe | Second Records SRPD0016MELP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2023 | Europe | Jazz Wax Records JWR 4613LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
| 2025 | USA & Canada | 20th Century Masterworks 350291LP, Album, Special Edition, Stereo | LP, Album, Special Edition, Stereo |
| 2026 | Europe | Second Records SRPD0016LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | DOL DOL1020HBLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| ? | Europe | DOL DOL1020HBLP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| ? | France | CBS S 62135LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | CBS CBS 62135 / CBS 62135LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | CBS S 62.135 / (CS.8765)LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Columbia CS 8765LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Columbia CL 1965LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Monk's Dream6:26
- A2Body And Soul4:29
- A3Bright Mississippi8:34
- A4Five Spot Blues3:15
- B1Bolivar Blues7:30
- B2Just A Gigolo2:29
- B3Bye-Ya6:01
- B4Sweet And Lovely7:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Monk's Dream are there?
69 vinyl pressings of Monk's Dream are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1963 and 2026.
When was Monk's Dream first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, UK, Japan, Australia and more. One of them is Columbia CL 1965, released January 1963.
How do I tell if my copy of Monk's Dream is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CL 1965, CS 8765, BPG 62135, SBPG 62135) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XLP-58380-1D and XLP-58381-1C. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Monk's Dream 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.
