US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 9229
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG11140T1Side A Runout
MG11141T1Side B Runout
MG 11140Side A Label
MG 11141⦿Side B Label
Woody Herman And His OrchestraThe Turning Point (1943 - 1944)
Vinyl pressings
The Turning Point (1943 - 1944)
by Woody Herman And His Orchestra · 1967
12 pressings6 countriesSwingJazz
The Turning Point (1943 - 1944) was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 Turning Point (1943 - 1944)
6 pressings came out in 1967, 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
1967- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 79229
- Format
- LP, Compilation
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 79229
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 79229
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 9229
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo, Mono
Canada
1967- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 7-9229
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
7 11140 2 I
7 11141 2 I
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.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Canada | Decca DL 7-9229First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Decca DL 9229First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | Decca DL 79229First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | US | Decca DL 79229First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1967 | US | Decca DL 9229First yearLP, Compilation, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Compilation, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1967 | US | Decca DL 79229First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1969 | Brazil | Decca 012.114LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | UK | Coral CP2LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | UK | Coral CP 2LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Germany | MCA Records 252 318-1LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Calendar Hits SR66-9638LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Australia | Festival Records SDL-932,705 / Festival Records DL-79,229LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Basie's Basement3:24
- A2Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me3:18
- A3I Get A Kick Out Of You3:01
- A4Crying Sands3:05
- A5I'll Get By (As Long As I Have You)3:00
- A6I've Got You Under My Skin2:57
- A7Noah3:18
- B1Cherry3:04
- B2Milkman, Keep Those Bottles Quiet3:04
- B3It Must Be Jelly 'Cause Jam Don't Shake Like That3:02
- B4Ingie Speaks3:18
- B5Perdido (Lost)3:06
- B6As Long As I Live3:09
- B7I Ain't Got Nothin' But The Blues3:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Turning Point (1943 - 1944) are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Turning Point (1943 - 1944) are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1967 and 1985.
When was The Turning Point (1943 - 1944) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in US, Canada. One of them is Decca DL 9229.
How do I tell if my copy of The Turning Point (1943 - 1944) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DL 9229, DL 79229, DL 7-9229) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MG11140T1 and MG11141T1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Turning Point (1943 - 1944) 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.
