Japan
1973- Label and catalog number
- BYG Records YX-2043
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
THLM-7173Side A Label
THLM-7174Side B Label
Wes MontgomerySolitude Part 2
Vinyl pressings
Solitude Part 2
by Wes Montgomery · 1973
10 pressings7 countriesBopJazz
Solitude Part 2 was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Solitude Part 2
1 pressing came out in 1973, 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.
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Japan | BYG Records YX-2043First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1978 | UK | Affinity AFF 18LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | Affinity AFF 18LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Spain | Affinity L6-AF98 / Affinity L6-AF 98LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Japan | Affinity RJL-3013LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1983 | Italy | Affinity FA 26LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Brazil | Yes To Jazz 532.404.320LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Portugal | Yes To Jazz 10060LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Mexico | Peerless Edición Especial PEE-20041-8LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Affinity AFF 18LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- A1Mister Walker12:32
- A2To Django6:46
- B1Here's That Rainy Day8:26
- B2'Round About Midnight9:36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Solitude Part 2 are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Solitude Part 2 are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1973 and 1989.
When was Solitude Part 2 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in Japan. One of them is BYG Records YX-2043.
How do I tell if my copy of Solitude Part 2 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use YX-2043) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, THLM-7173 and THLM-7174. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Solitude Part 2 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.
