UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Kingdom Jazz GATE 7013
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
GATE 7013A. PAG.Runout side A, etched
GATE 7013B. PAG.Runout side B, etched
GATE 7013AA-side label
GATE 7013BB-side label
Wynton MarsalisWynton Marsalis' First Recordings
Vinyl pressings
Wynton Marsalis' First Recordings
by Wynton Marsalis · 1983
10 pressings7 countriesBopHard BopJazz
Wynton Marsalis' First Recordings was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Wynton Marsalis' First Recordings
6 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 5 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.
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Kingdom Jazz GATE 7013
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
GATE7013A. PAG.A-side runout, hand-etched
GATE7013B. PAG.B-side runout, hand-etched
GATE7013AA-side label
GATE7013BB-side label
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Who's Who In Jazz WWLP-21024
- Format
- LP, Album
Italy
1983- Label and catalog number
- Spinnaker SPI 5
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Japan
1983- Label and catalog number
- Atlas East AE27-7002Atlas Record AE27-7002
- Format
- LP
Switzerland
1983- Label and catalog number
- Blue Vox BV/206
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
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.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Italy | Spinnaker SPI 5First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Japan | Atlas East AE27-7002 / Atlas Record AE27-7002First yearLP | LP |
| 1983 | Switzerland | Blue Vox BV/206First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | UK | Kingdom Jazz GATE 7013First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | UK | Kingdom Jazz GATE 7013First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | US | Who's Who In Jazz WWLP-21024First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Italy | Who's Who In Jazz WW 7017 / Cinevox Record WW 7017LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1989 | Brazil | Imagem 8026 / Imagem Jazz IMS8026LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1989 | UK | Kingdom Jazz GATE 7013LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Tobacco Road B / 2684LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Angel Eyes9:10
- A2Bitter Dose10:38
- B1Jody6:20
- B2Wheel Within A Wheel6:30
- B3Gipsey6:16
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Wynton Marsalis' First Recordings are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Wynton Marsalis' First Recordings are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1983 and 1989.
When was Wynton Marsalis' First Recordings first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in UK, US, Italy, Japan and more. One of them is Kingdom Jazz GATE 7013.
How do I tell if my copy of Wynton Marsalis' First Recordings is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GATE 7013, WWLP-21024, SPI 5, AE27-7002) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, GATE 7013A. PAG. and GATE 7013B. PAG.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Wynton Marsalis' First Recordings 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.
