Vinyl pressings
by Thelonious Monk · 1972
Thelonious Monk was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
9 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 5 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.
(Side 1): PRST 24006 side 1-1 van gelder
(Side 2): PRS*T* 24006 side 2-1 van gelder
(Side 3): PRS*T* 24006 side 3-1 van gelder
(Side 4): PRS*T* 24006 side 4-1 van gelder
PRST 24006 SIDE 1-1 VAN GELDER I- A1Side 1 runout
PR(crossed out)ST 24006 SIDE 2-1 VAN GELDER -I D1Side 2 runout
PR(crossed out)ST 24006 SIDE 3-1 VAN GELDER I- A2Side 3 runout
PR()ST 24006 SIDE 4-1 VAN GELDER I- D1Side 4 runout
P24006 A ︵. .︵ PSide 1 runout etched, excl."P"
P24006 B _. ._ FS53179 DT AMPCRPPP1T#1 PSide 2 runout etched, excl."P"
P24006 C ︵. .︵ C PSide 3 runout etched, excl."P"
P24006D ︵. .︵ FS3879 DT TMPCRPPP1T#2 PSide 4 runout etched, excl."P"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Australia | Prestige SPRL-215/6 / Prestige SPR 215/6First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1972 | Europe | Prestige PR 24006First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1972 | France | Prestige PR 24006First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | Germany | Bellaphon BLST 6516 / Prestige BLST 6516LP, Compilation, Remastered | LP, Compilation, Remastered |
| 1972 | UK | Prestige PR 24006First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | US | Prestige PR 24006 / Prestige PRT-24006First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1972 | US | Prestige PR 24006 / Prestige PRST-24006First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | US | Prestige PR 24006 / Prestige PRST-24006First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | US | Prestige PR 24006 / Prestige PRT-24006First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Prestige PR 24006 / Prestige PRT-24006First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Prestige PR 24006 / Prestige PR 24006LP, Compilation, Remastered | LP, Compilation, Remastered |
| 1973 | Italy | Prestige PRI 24006LP, Compilation, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1975 | Spain | Prestige MP. 40-042 S / Prestige MP. 40-043 SLP, Compilation, Remastered | LP, Compilation, Remastered |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Brazil | Prestige 511.7017LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | France | Prestige 68.321 / Prestige 68321LP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Prestige 68.321 / Prestige 68321LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Italy | Prestige HB 6004 / Prestige 24006LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | US | Prestige PR 24006 / Prestige PRT-24006LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Prestige PR 24006 / Prestige PRT-24006LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Prestige PR 24006 / Prestige PRST-24006LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
20 vinyl pressings of Thelonious Monk are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1972 and 1981.
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, UK, Australia, Europe and more. One of them is Prestige PR 24006.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PR 24006, SPRL-215/6) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, (Side 1): PRST 24006 side 1-1 van gelder and (Side 2): PRS*T* 24006 side 2-1 van gelder. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
