US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Milestone MSP-47004
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
MSP ̷M̷ 47004-A /ARunout side A
MSP 47004-B /BRunout side B
MSP 47004-C /BRunout side C
MSP ̷M̷ 47004-D /A B+Runout side D
Vinyl pressings
Pure Monk
by Thelonious Monk · 1973
17 pressings6 countriesBopJazz
Pure Monk was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Pure Monk
1 pressing came out in 1973, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | France | Milestone Milestone 47004 / Milestone 470.041 / 470.042LP, Compilation, Remastered | LP, Compilation, Remastered |
| 1973 | Spain | Milestone MM 40049 SLP, Compilation, Remastered | LP, Compilation, Remastered |
| 1973 | UK | Milestone 47004LP, Compilation, Remastered | LP, Compilation, Remastered |
| 1973 | US | Milestone Milestone 47004 / Milestone MSP-47004LP, Compilation, Remastered | LP, Compilation, Remastered |
| 1973 | US | Milestone MSP-47004First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | Milestone Milestone 47004LP, Compilation, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Remastered, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Milestone Milestone 47004 / Milestone MSP-47004LP, Compilation, Remastered | LP, Compilation, Remastered |
| 1973 | US | Milestone Milestone 47004 / Milestone MSP-47004LP, Compilation, Remastered | LP, Compilation, Remastered |
| 1973 | US | Milestone Milestone 47004 / Milestone MSP-47004LP, Compilation, Remastered, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Remastered, Mono · Mono |
| 1974 | Australia | Milestone L 45327/8LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | Italy | Milestone HB 6024LP, Compilation, Remastered, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Remastered, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1975 | Italy | Milestone Milestone 47004LP, Compilation, Repress | LP, Compilation, Repress |
| 1976 | France | Milestone 47004LP, Compilation, Remastered | LP, Compilation, Remastered |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | France | Milestone 68.106LP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Milestone 68.106LP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered |
| ? | US | Milestone Milestone 47004 / Milestone MSP-47004LP, Compilation, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Remastered, Stereo |
| ? | US | Milestone Milestone 47004 / Milestone MSP-47004LP, Compilation, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Remastered, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1In My Solitude3:40
- A2Memories Of You4:16
- A3I Surrender, Dear5:25
- A4April In Paris3:50
- A5I Don't Stand A Ghost Of A Chance With You4:20
- A6I'm Getting Sentimental Over You4:01
- B1Functional (Take 1)9:44
- B2Functional (Take 2)9:17
- B3'Round Midnight6:40
- C1I Should Care3:15
- C2All Alone4:50
- C3Everything Happens To Me5:40
- C4You Took The Words Right Out Of My Heart4:01
- C5Remember2:43
- C6There's Danger In Your Eyes, Cherie4:00
- D1Blue Monk3:45
- D2Ruby, My Dear4:00
- D3Round Lights3:57
- D4Pannonica3:52
- D5Bluehawk3:37
- D6Reflections5:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Pure Monk are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Pure Monk are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1973 and 1981.
When was Pure Monk first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US. One of them is Milestone MSP-47004.
How do I tell if my copy of Pure Monk is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MSP-47004) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MSP ̷M̷ 47004-A /A and MSP 47004-B /B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Pure Monk 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.
