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The Dave Brubeck Quartet – Jazz Goes To College
1954 · US · Columbia · Vinyl LP Album
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Sep 11, 2026
- MMint
- $38.49
- NMNear Mint
- $34.44
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $26.34
- VGVery Good
- $18.23
- G+Good Plus
- $10.13
- GGood
- $6.08
- FFair
- $4.05
- PPoor
- $2.03
17 copies listed on Discogs from $3.60.
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 · 2
- $28ref VA-H49J3Media VG+ · Very Good PlusSleeve VG🇺🇸 Ships from United States
- $35ref VA-MC4T8Media VG+ · Very Good PlusSleeve VG🇺🇸 Ships from United States
The Discogs price estimate is a separate reference; offer prices above are sellers’ own.
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- x"Lp" 31555XLP31555-1GXLP31555-1KXLP31555-1E
- Runout — side B
- x"Lp" 31556XLP31556-1FXLP31556-1KXLP31556-1E
- Pressing Plant ID
- .(Both runouts stamped, Bridgeport)
- Record Company
- Columbia Records, Inc.
- Pressed By
- Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Bridgeport
Specifications
- Artist
- The Dave Brubeck Quartet
- Genre
- Jazz
- Style
- Bop, Cool Jazz
- Year
- 1954
- Label
- Columbia
- Catalog number
- CL 566
- Country
- US
Tracklist
- A1Balcony Rock
- A2Out Of Nowhere
- A3Le Souk
- B1Take The "A" Train
- B2The Song Is You
- B3Don't Worry 'Bout Me
- B4I Want To Be Happy
- Photography By
- Bob Willoughby
About this record
Pressed at Columbia Records' Bridgeport plant in 1954, this original US pressing of Jazz Goes To College carries the matrix codes XLP31555-1G and XLP31556-1F in the dead wax—a signature of first-generation Columbia vinyl from that era. The 7-track album commands a steep condition premium: a Mint copy fetches 38.49 USD while a VG pressing drops to 18.23 USD, reflecting how fragile these early Columbia pressings have proven over seven decades.
What drives its value
Condition dominates pricing on this 1954 Columbia original. The price_guide spans from 38.49 USD (Mint) down to 2.03 USD (Poor), with the VG+ tier at 26.34 USD and VG at 18.23 USD—a spread that signals how sensitive collectors are to wear on early bop and cool jazz pressings.
Currently 17 copies are listed for sale, with a floor price of 3.6 USD, yet 286 collectors want the album against 2605 who own it, indicating steady but not frenzied demand. The Bridgeport pressing plant attribution and original 1954 Columbia CL 566 catalogue number anchor this as a first pressing rather than a reissue, which sustains its value relative to later domestic or foreign variants.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the Columbia CL 566 catalogue number on the front cover and spine. The dead wax should read either x"Lp" 31555 or x"Lp" 31556 on each side, or the full matrix codes XLP31555-1G (Side 1) and XLP31556-1F (Side 2).
The label itself will credit Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Bridgeport as the source. No barcode appears on original 1954 pressings.
Grading hinges on groove wear and surface noise: a Mint copy shows no play wear and silent surfaces; VG+ allows light surface marks audible only between tracks; VG exhibits noticeable groove wear and background noise during quiet passages. The 7 tracks span both sides, so inspect both surfaces for consistent wear patterns—mismatched conditions between sides often signal a played copy.
Further reading: grading a record, how to sell vinyl.
Listen
Hear the album before you buy.
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Frequently asked
What is this pressing worth in VG+ condition?
According to the price_guide, a VG+ copy is valued at 26.34 USD. This represents the midpoint between NM (34.44 USD) and VG (18.23 USD), and reflects a copy with light surface marks that do not significantly affect playback.
How much more is a Mint copy than a VG one?
A Mint pressing is listed at 38.49 USD in the price_guide, while VG is 18.23 USD. The difference underscores how sensitive early Columbia pressings are to any handling—even light play erodes value substantially on this 1954 release.
How do I verify this is a Bridgeport pressing and not a later reissue?
Check the dead wax (the unlabeled area near the center hole on each side). Original 1954 Bridgeport pressings carry matrix codes XLP31555-1G and XLP31556-1F. Later reissues or pressings from other plants will show different matrix strings. The absence of a barcode also confirms a 1954 original.
Is this album still in demand?
Yes, but moderately. The community database shows 286 collectors want it against 2605 who own it, a ratio of roughly 1 to 9. This steady want-to-have ratio suggests the album holds collector interest without being scarce; 17 copies are currently for sale.
What does the 4.07 rating mean?
The album itself has a community rating of 4.07 out of 5, based on 163 user ratings. This reflects the musical quality and historical importance of the Brubeck Quartet's performance, not the condition or rarity of this specific pressing.