US
January 1954- Label and catalog number
- Clef Records MG C-4004
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG C-4004-ASide A label
MG C-4004-BSide B label
Various ArtistsJam Session #4
Vinyl pressings
Jam Session #4
by Various Artists · 1954
14 pressings5 countriesBopJazz
Jam Session #4 was first pressed on vinyl in 1954. 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 Jam Session #4
5 pressings came out in 1954, 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
January 1954- Label and catalog number
- Clef Records MG C-4004
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · RCA Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MGC-4004-A MGC-654A HSide A runout
MGC-654-B MGC-4004B HSide B runout
MG C-4004-ASide A label
MG C-4004-BSide B label
US
January 1954- Label and catalog number
- Clef Records MG C-4004
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Black label
- Runout / matrix
MG C-4004-ASide A label
MG C-4004-BSide B label
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Clef Records MG C-4004
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG C-4004-ASide A label
MG C-4004-BSide B label
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Clef Records EP-ALBUM#4
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Album, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | US | Clef Records MG C-4004First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1954 | US | Clef Records EP-ALBUM#4First year7", 45 RPM, Album, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1954 | US | Clef Records MG C-4004First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1954 | US | Clef Records MG C-4004First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1954 | US | Clef Records MG C-4004First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | UK | Columbia 33CX 10021LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | Verve Records MGV-8052 / Verve Records MG V-8052LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | US | Verve Records MG V-8052 / Verve Records V-8052LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Japan | Verve Records MV 2518LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1978 | US | Verve Records V-8052 / Book-Of-The-Month Records 20-5605LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Germany | Metronome 0040.196LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1982 | Japan | Verve Records UMV 2518LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Blue Star GLP 6974 / Clef Records MG C-4004LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Japan | Verve Records MV 1130LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Oh, Lady Be Good
- B1Blues For The Count
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Jam Session #4 are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Jam Session #4 are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1954 and 1982.
When was Jam Session #4 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1954, in US. One of them is Clef Records MG C-4004, released January 1954.
How do I tell if my copy of Jam Session #4 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MG C-4004, EP-ALBUM#4) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MG C-4004-A and MG C-4004-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Jam Session #4 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.
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