US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Fred Miles FM-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MO8P-3226-2 A1 RSide A
MO8P-3227-2A A1 RSide B
MO8P-3226Side A Label
MO8P-3227Side B Label
Zoot SimsEither Way
Vinyl pressings
Either Way
by Zoot Sims · 1961
10 pressings2 countriesBopJazz
Either Way was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Either Way
2 pressings came out in 1961, 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.
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Fred Miles FM-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MO8P-3226Side A Label
MO8P-3227Side B Label
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.
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | US | Fred Miles FM-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1961 | US | Fred Miles FM-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Japan | Overseas Records KUX-1-VLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1976 | Japan | Baybridge Records ULS-6099-BLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1976 | Japan | Baybridge Records ULS-1686-BLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1976 | Japan | Overseas Records KUX-1-VLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1976 | US | Zim Records ZMS-2002LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Japan | Fred Miles 22EL5051LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | US | Fred Miles JP 1006 / Classic Records JP 1006LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 1998 | US | Fred Miles JP 1006 / Classic Records JP 1006LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- A1P-Town
- A2I Like It That Way
- A3Sweet Lorraine
- A4Autumn Leaves
- B1The Thing
- B2I'm Tellin' Ya
- B3Nagasaki
- B4Morning Fun
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Either Way are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Either Way are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1961 and 1998.
When was Either Way first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US. One of them is Fred Miles FM-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Either Way is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FM-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MO8P-3226-2 A1 R and MO8P-3227-2A A1 R. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Either Way 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.
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