US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Milestone M-47013
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
M-47013-A HSide A Etched
M-47013-B HSide B Etched
M-47013 C HSide C Etched
M-47013-D HSide D Etched
Wes MontgomeryWes And Friends
Vinyl pressings
Wes And Friends
by Wes Montgomery · 1973
12 pressings4 countriesBopLatin JazzJazz
Wes And Friends 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 Wes And Friends
7 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 2 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.
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Milestone M-47013
- Format
- LP, Compilation
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Milestone M-47013
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
T\ M47013A-2 ➰ DS11-178 DT AMPCRPTH#1Side A etched
T1 M-47013-B-3 Λ+Side B etched
FMI-7/477 DT A C 40/30 CRPPIT (LP SM) #1 R#1 SXT \J \M47013D-1BSide D etched
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Milestone M-47013
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Pitman Pressing Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
P M47013A [Eyes With Eyebrows]Side A runout
P M47013B [Eyes With Eyebrows]Side B runout
P M47013C [Eyes With Eyebrows]Side C runout
P M47013D [Eyes With Eyebrows]Side D runout
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Milestone M-47013 DJ
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo
- Runout / matrix
M-47013-A HSide A Etched
M-47013-B HSide B Etched
M-47013-D HSide D Etched
M-47013-A. 1Side A of DJ Copy
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Milestone M-47013
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo
- Runout / matrix
M-47013-A H [pair of wings symbol]Side A Etched
M-47013-B H [pair of wings symbol]Side B Etched
M-47013-D H [pair of wings symbol]Side D Etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | South Africa | Milestone MSD 6066First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1973 | US | Milestone M-47013First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1973 | US | Milestone M-47013 DJFirst yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | Milestone M-47013First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | Milestone M-47013First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1973 | US | Milestone M-47013First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1973 | US | Milestone M-47013First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1974 | France | Milestone M-47013LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1976 | Spain | Milestone 500-159/60 S (AS)LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Spain | Milestone 146 014LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1985 | Spain | Milestone (46) 146 014 / Milestone 146 014LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Milestone M-47013 / Milestone 47013LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1S.K.J.5:14
- A2Stable Mates5:39
- A3Stairway To The Stars3:34
- A4Jingles6:56
- B1Sam Sack6:03
- B2Delilah (Take 3 - Previously Unissued)6:15
- B3Blue Roz (Take 3 - Previously Unissued)4:42
- B4Blue Roz (Take 4)4:43
- C1Love Walked In2:10
- C2Love For Sale3:32
- C3No Hard Feelings3:45
- C4Enchanted3:41
- C5Stranger In Paradise4:47
- D1The Lamp Is Low2:11
- D2Double Deal3:47
- D3And Then I Wrote3:15
- D4Darn That Dream4:18
- D5Lois Ann3:08
- D6Mambo In Chimes2:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Wes And Friends are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Wes And Friends are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1973 and 1985.
When was Wes And Friends first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, South Africa. One of them is Milestone M-47013.
How do I tell if my copy of Wes And Friends is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M-47013, M-47013 DJ, MSD 6066) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M-47013-A H and M-47013-B H. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Wes And Friends 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.
