US
December 1959- Label and catalog number
- New Jazz NJLP 8217
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Deep Groove
- Runout / matrix
RVG
Vinyl pressings
The Cats
by Tommy Flanagan · 1959
17 pressings6 countriesHard BopJazz
The Cats 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 The Cats
1 pressing 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.
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.
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | US | New Jazz NJLP 8217First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | UK | Esquire 32-156LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | New Jazz NJLP 8217LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | New Jazz 8217 / Status Records ST 8217LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | New Jazz 8217 / Prestige NJLP 8217LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Japan | Prestige SMJ-6540(M) / Prestige PG-6044LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1977 | Japan | Prestige SMJ-6540(M)LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | US | Original Jazz Classics OJC-079 / New Jazz 8217LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1984 | France | Fantasy 68.410LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1984 | Japan | New Jazz VIJ-239LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
2010s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Europe | Doxy DOX852LPLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2013 | Europe | Dol DOL778LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2015 | Europe | Dol DOL778HLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2019 | Europe | Jazz Images 37145LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Worldwide | Craft Recordings CR00614 / New Jazz CR00614LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Prestige MJ-7092 / New Jazz 8217LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Original Jazz Classics OJC-079 / New Jazz NJ-8217LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Minor Mishap7:24
- A2How Long Has This Been Going On?5:53
- A3Eclypso7:55
- B1Solacium9:06
- B2Tommy's Time11:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Cats are there?
17 vinyl pressings of The Cats are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1959 and 2023.
When was The Cats first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US. One of them is New Jazz NJLP 8217, released December 1959.
How do I tell if my copy of The Cats is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NJLP 8217) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RVG. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Cats 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.