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Stan Kenton And His Orchestra – Stan Kenton Classics
1957 · US · Capitol Records · Vinyl LP Album Compilation Reissue Mono
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 18, 2026
- MMint
- $14.30
- NMNear Mint
- $12.79
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $9.78
- VGVery Good
- $6.77
- G+Good Plus
- $3.76
- GGood
- $2.26
- FFair
- $1.50
- PPoor
- $0.75
16 copies listed on Discogs from $2.65.
These are reference estimates from Discogs sold/asking data for this exact pressing, not offers and not a guaranteed price. Actual value depends on condition, completeness and current demand. Any active seller offers on this page are listed separately above.
Offers · 1
- $6ref VA-YNCVZMedia VG · Very Good🇺🇸 Ships from United States
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Specifications
- Genre
- Jazz
- Style
- Afro-Cuban Jazz, Big Band
- Year
- 1957
- Label
- Capitol Records
- Catalog number
- T-358
- Country
- US
Tracklist
- A1Tampico
- A2Artistry In Boogie
- A3Southern Scandal
- A4Machito
- A5After You
- A6Harlem Holiday
- B1And Her Tears Flowed Like Wine
- B2Minor Riff
- B3Across The Alley From The Alamo
- B4Unison Riff
- B5There Is No Greater Love
- B6How High The Moon
- Artwork [Uncredited]
- Nory Compère
About this record
This 1957 Capitol reissue compiles 12 tracks of Stan Kenton's big-band and Afro-Cuban material across a single LP, yet the market shows little urgency: only 9 collectors want it against 147 who own one. The price floor sits at 2.65 USD, a signal that copies in any playable condition move slowly and cheaply.
What drives its value
Stan Kenton Classics T-358 trades on condition far more than rarity. A Mint copy commands 14.30 USD, but that premium evaporates sharply: NM drops to 12.79 USD, VG+ to 9.78 USD, and VG to 6.77 USD.
The gap between Mint and VG reflects the record's modest collector demand—only 9 want-list entries versus 147 who have already acquired it. With 16 copies currently for sale and a lowest asking price of 2.65 USD, the market is saturated relative to active interest.
This 1957 US Capitol reissue sits well below the original-pressing premium tier. The want-to-have ratio of 9:147 confirms this is a common pressing that appeals mainly to jazz completists and Kenton archivists rather than speculators.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the Capitol label imprint and catalogue number T-358 on the front cover and label. The record is a mono LP compilation and a reissue, not an original session release.
Look for the Capitol logo and T-358 designation on both the jacket spine and the vinyl label itself. Grading hinges on groove wear and surface noise: a Mint copy will have no audible ticks or pops during playback and a glossy, unmarked label; VG+ allows light surface noise on quiet passages; VG permits moderate noise and light scratches visible under light but not affecting playability.
The 12-track sequence is fixed across all copies of this pressing. No barcode appears on this 1957 release.
Examine the dead wax (runout area) for any plant codes or matrix marks, though the input does not specify a unique runout string for this particular pressing.
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Frequently asked
What is a VG+ copy of Stan Kenton Classics T-358 worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ copy is valued at 9.78 USD. This represents a midpoint between the NM estimate of 12.79 USD and the VG estimate of 6.77 USD, reflecting light surface noise and minor wear that does not impair playback.
Why is the lowest asking price only 2.65 USD when the price guide shows VG at 6.77 USD?
The lowest price of 2.65 USD likely reflects a copy in Fair or Poor condition, or a seller prioritizing quick liquidation over guide-value recovery. With 16 copies for sale and only 9 active want-list entries, supply pressure is high and buyers can negotiate downward from guide estimates.
Is this the original 1957 Stan Kenton pressing or a later reissue?
This is a reissue, as noted in the format description. Capitol Records reissued material from its back catalog throughout the late 1950s and beyond. The T-358 catalogue number and the mono, compilation format are consistent with Capitol's mid-1950s reissue strategy.
How many collectors actually own this record compared to those seeking it?
The community data shows 147 collectors have this record against only 9 who want it. This 16:1 have-to-want ratio indicates the pressing is common and readily available, with low collector demand relative to supply.
What genres and styles does this compilation cover?
Stan Kenton Classics spans jazz across two primary styles: Afro-Cuban jazz and big band. The 12-track selection draws from Kenton's orchestra recordings and showcases his work in both the Latin-tinged and traditional swing-orchestra idioms.