US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Contemporary Records C3549
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Victor FeldmanThe Arrival of Victor Feldman
Vinyl pressings
The Arrival of Victor Feldman
by Victor Feldman · 1958
10 pressings3 countriesJazz
The Arrival of Victor Feldman was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 Arrival of Victor Feldman
1 pressing came out in 1958, 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | US | Contemporary Records C3549First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | UK | Contemporary Records LAC 12172LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | UK | Contemporary Records LAC 12172 / Contemporary Records LAC.12172LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Japan | Contemporary Records LAX-3014LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Japan | Contemporary Records P-7595LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1983 | Japan | Contemporary Records P-7595LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Contemporary Records S7549LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1986 | US | Original Jazz Classics OJC-268 / Contemporary Records S-7549LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Contemporary Records S7549LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Contemporary Records S7549LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Serpent's Tooth3:24
- A2Waltz5:00
- A3Chasing Shadows3:55
- A4Flamingo3:15
- A5S'posin4:25
- B1Bebop2:43
- B2There Is No Greater Love4:20
- B3Too Blue4:10
- B4Minor Lament3:55
- B5Satin Doll4:53
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Arrival of Victor Feldman are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Arrival of Victor Feldman are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1958 and 1986.
When was The Arrival of Victor Feldman first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in US. One of them is Contemporary Records C3549.
How do I tell if my copy of The Arrival of Victor Feldman is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use C3549) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Arrival of Victor Feldman 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.