US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Riverside Records RLP 12-235
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · White Labels
- Runout / matrix
RLP-12-235 A U S PAT # RE 23,946 G B PAT # 713,418Side 1 runout
RLP-12-235 B U S PAT # RE 23,946 G B PAT # 713,418Side 2 runout
Vinyl pressings
Thelonious Himself
by Thelonious Monk · 1957
27 pressings9 countriesBopPost BopJazz
Thelonious Himself 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 Thelonious Himself
1 pressing 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | US | Riverside Records RLP 12-235LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Riverside Records RLP 12-235First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | UK | London Records LTZ-U.15120 / London American Recordings LTZ-U.15120LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Riverside Records RLP 12-235LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | US | Riverside Records RLP 12-235 / Riverside Records RM 12-235LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Riverside Records RLP 12-235LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Japan | Riverside Records R-5016 / Riverside Records RLP-235LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Riverside Records RLP 12-235 / Riverside Records RM 235LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Riverside Records RLP 12-235LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | Riverside Records RLP 12-235 1L / Riverside Records RM 12-235 2LLP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Riverside Records RLP 12-235 / Riverside Records RM 235LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Riverside Records RLP 12-235 / Riverside Records RM 235LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Riverside Records RLP 12-235LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Japan | Riverside Records SMJ-6053M / Milestone SMJ-6053MLP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1974 | Japan | Riverside Records SMJ-6053M / Milestone SMJ-6053MLP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Japan | Riverside Records VIJ-105LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1986 | Germany | Original Jazz Classics OJC-254 / Riverside Records RLP-235LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1986 | US | Original Jazz Classics OJC-254 / Riverside Records RLP-235LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Japan | Riverside Records SGD-23 / Riverside Records RLP-235LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited |
| 1994 | South Korea | Yeh Eum Records YFJL-690 / Original Jazz Classics OJC-254LP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Europe | DOL DOL872HLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2016 | Spain | WaxTime 772122LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
| 2016 | US | Original Jazz Classics OJC-254 / Riverside Records RLP-235LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Worldwide | Riverside Records CR00852 / Craft Recordings CR00852LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Fontana SFON-10015LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Riverside Records RLP 12-235LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Riverside Records RLP 12-235 / Riverside Records RM 235LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1April In Paris
- A2Ghost Of A Chance
- A3Functional
- A4I'm Getting Sentimental Over You
- B1I Should Care
- B2'Round Midnight
- B3All Alone
- B4Monk's Mood
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Thelonious Himself are there?
27 vinyl pressings of Thelonious Himself are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1957 and 2025.
When was Thelonious Himself first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US. One of them is Riverside Records RLP 12-235.
How do I tell if my copy of Thelonious Himself is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RLP 12-235) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RLP-12-235 A U S PAT # RE 23,946 G B PAT # 713,418 and RLP-12-235 B U S PAT # RE 23,946 G B PAT # 713,418. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Thelonious Himself 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.
