US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Riverside Records RLP 1150
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Vinyl pressings
5 By Monk By 5
by The Thelonious Monk Quintet · 1959
34 pressings8 countriesHard BopJazz
5 By Monk By 5 was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 5 By Monk By 5
4 pressings came out in 1959, 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
1959- Label and catalog number
- Riverside Records RLP 12-305
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
RLP-12-305A-1Runout etching side A
RLP-12-305BRunout etching side B
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Riverside Records RLP 12-305
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
RLP-12-305A-1Runout etching side A
RLP-12-305B-INT-IRunout etching side B
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Riverside Records RLP 12-305
- Format
- LP, Album, Misprint, Mono
- Runout / matrix
RLP-12-305A-1Runout etching side A
RLP-12-305BRunout etching side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 34 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | US | Riverside Records RLP 1150First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | Riverside Records RLP 12-305First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Riverside Records RLP 12-305First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Riverside Records RLP 12-305First yearLP, Album, Misprint, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Misprint, Mono · Mono |
1960s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | US | Riverside Records RLP 12-305LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Riverside Records RLP 1150LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1960 | US | Riverside Records RLP 1150 / Riverside Records 1150LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | France | Riverside Records RLP 12-305LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Netherlands | Riverside Records RLP 12-305LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Netherlands | Riverside Records RLP 305 / Riverside Records RLP 12-305LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | Riverside Records RLP 305 / Riverside Records 12-305LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Riverside Records RLP 12-305LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Riverside Records RLP 12-305 / Riverside Records RS 9305LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Riverside Records RLP 1150 / Riverside Records RLP 12-305LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Riverside Records RLP 12-305LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Germany | Riverside Records 673 024LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1969 | UK | Riverside Records 673 024LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK, Europe & US | Riverside Records 673 024LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue, Promo · Promo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Japan | Riverside Records SMJ-6086 / Milestone SMJ-6086LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | Japan | Riverside Records SMJ-6086 / Milestone SMJ-6086LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Germany | Original Jazz Classics OJC-362 / Riverside Records RLP-1150LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1989 | US | Original Jazz Classics OJC-362 / Riverside Records RLP-1150LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | US | AcousTech Mastering RLP-1150 / Riverside Records RLP-1150LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
2010s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Europe | Doxy DOX844LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2012 | Europe | DOL DOL744LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2013 | UK | Birdland BIRD006LPLP, Album, Reissue, CD, Album, Reissue, All Media, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, CD, Album, Reissue, All Media, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2015 | Europe | DOL DOL744HLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2017 | Europe | DOL DOL744HGLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Unknown | Destination Moon DMOO054LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | US | Riverside Records RLP 1150 / Analogue Productions RLP 1150LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Riverside Records 673 024LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | Riverside Records SR-7110LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Riverside Records RS 12-9305 / Riverside Records 1150LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | US | Riverside Records RLP 1150 / Riverside Records RLP 12-305LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Jackie-ing6:01
- A2Straight, No Chaser9:16
- A3Played Twice7:55
- B1I Mean You9:43
- B2Ask Me Now10:43
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of 5 By Monk By 5 are there?
34 vinyl pressings of 5 By Monk By 5 are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1959 and 2024.
When was 5 By Monk By 5 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US. One of them is Riverside Records RLP 1150.
How do I tell if my copy of 5 By Monk By 5 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RLP 1150, RLP 12-305) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 5 By Monk By 5 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.