US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Dawn DLP-1102
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
DJZ-5603Runout side A, etched
DJZ-5604Runout side B, etched
Zoot SimsThe Modern Art Of Jazz
Vinyl pressings
The Modern Art Of Jazz
by Zoot Sims · 1956
18 pressings6 countriesPost BopSwingJazz
The Modern Art Of Jazz was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 Modern Art Of Jazz
5 pressings came out in 1956, the album's first year, in 3 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
1956- Label and catalog number
- Dawn DLP-1102
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
DJZ-5603-1 (stamped) T-2010 WRunout side A, etched
DJZ-5604 3-9-59 WRunout side B, etched
US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Dawn DLP-1102
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · RIAA Curve
- Runout / matrix
DJZ-5603-1Runout side A, stamped
T-2010Runout side A, etched
DJZ-5604Runout side B, etched
Canada
1956- Label and catalog number
- London Dawn DLP-1102
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
France
1956- Label and catalog number
- Jazz Selection LDM 30.038
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
DJZ 5603.30Runout side A, etched
DJZ 5604.30Runout side B, etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Canada | London Dawn DLP-1102First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | France | Jazz Selection LDM 30.038First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | Dawn DLP-1102First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | Dawn DLP-1102First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | Dawn DLP-1102First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | US | Seeco CELP-4520LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Seeco CELP-452LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Japan | Dawn SL-5131-CHLP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1977 | Japan | Dawn YW-7601-CHLP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1979 | US | Biograph BLP-12062LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | UK | The Magnum Music Group MTLP 012LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1988 | Japan | Dawn DLP 1102LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1988 | Spain | Fresh Sound Records FSR-625 / Dawn DLP-1102LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Japan | Dawn SGD-61 / Dawn DLP-1102LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Explosive 528018 / Explosive 528.018LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Japan | Dawn 22WB-7003LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited |
| ? | US | Dawn DLP-1102LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Seeco CELP-4520 / Bronjo BR 1190LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1September In The Rain5:07
- A2Down At The Loft4:27
- A3Ghost Of A Chance6:37
- A4Not So Deep7:02
- B1Them There Eyes5:59
- B2Our Pad4:42
- B3Dark Clouds4:31
- B4One To Blow On5:29
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Modern Art Of Jazz are there?
18 vinyl pressings of The Modern Art Of Jazz are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1956 and 1991.
When was The Modern Art Of Jazz first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in US, Canada, France. One of them is Dawn DLP-1102.
How do I tell if my copy of The Modern Art Of Jazz is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DLP-1102, LDM 30.038) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DJZ-5603 and DJZ-5604. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Modern Art Of Jazz 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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