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The Dave Brubeck Quartet – Time Out
1959 · US · Columbia · Vinyl LP Album Mono
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Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 22, 2026
- MMint
- $117.65
- NMNear Mint
- $105.27
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $80.50
- VGVery Good
- $55.73
- G+Good Plus
- $30.96
- GGood
- $18.58
- FFair
- $12.38
- PPoor
- $6.19
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Pressing identification
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- Runout — side A
- x"Lp" 47853XLP47853-1G TA IIIIIIIXLP47853-1G TE IIXLP47853-1/\AXLP47853-1AH D IIIIXLP47853-1AH D IIIIIIIIIIXLP47853-1BH ||||XLP47853-1AH A IIIII IXLP47853-1G TF I
- Runout — side B
- x"Lp" 47854XLP47854-1K TB IIIIXLP47854-1K F IIIIXLP47854-1BAXLP47854-1BA D IIXLP47854-1BH ||||||||||XLP47854-1K TA IIIIIIIIIIIIXLP47854-1D TB IIII
- Other
- 3(Rear sleeve fabricator code)
- Pressing Plant ID
- T
- Pressed By
- Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Terre Haute
- Printed By
- Modern Album Finishing Co.
Specifications
- Artist
- The Dave Brubeck Quartet
- Genre
- Jazz
- Style
- Cool Jazz
- Year
- 1959
- Label
- Columbia
- Catalog number
- CL 1397
- Country
- US
Tracklist
- A1Blue Rondo A La Turk
- A2Strange Meadow Lark
- A3Take Five
- B1Three To Get Ready
- B2Kathy's Waltz
- B3Everybody's Jumpin'
- B4Pick Up Sticks
- Written-By
- Dave Brubeck
- Written-By
- Paul Desmond
About this record
The Terre Haute pressing plant stamped this 1959 Columbia mono original with matrix codes XLP47853-1G and XLP47854-1K, distinguishing it from later reissues and the stereo variant that followed in 1961. The red and black six-eye label design and black-printed bottom edge on the cover are the visual markers of this first US release, catalogue CL 1397.
Demand among collectors remains strong: 2539 want it against 3426 who own one, yet only 6 copies currently trade below $3.44.
What drives its value
Condition determines price on this original pressing. A Mint copy commands 117.65 USD, while NM drops to 105.27 USD, VG+ settles at 80.50 USD, and VG copies trade at 55.73 USD—a steep slide that reflects how wear on the vinyl and cover accelerates loss of value.
The 1961 stereo reissue (CS 8192) and the 2012 Analogue Productions 45 RPM edition (APJ 8192-45) occupy different market tiers, but this mono original holds its premium because it was the first commercial release of the album. Only 6 copies are listed for sale, the lowest at 3.44 USD, suggesting scarcity at the bottom end.
The community rating of 4.49 across 152 votes reflects the album's canonical status in jazz, but rarity of high-grade originals keeps prices firm.
How to appraise this pressing
Verify the Terre Haute pressing plant origin by examining the dead wax. Side A should read x"Lp" 47853 or XLP47853-1G TA IIIIIII; Side B should show x"Lp" 47854 or XLP47854-1K TB IIII.
The stamped vertical slashes (I marks) are original to the pressing. Check the label for the red and black six-eye Columbia design without CBS printed beneath the logo.
The cover must display the black-printed bottom edge and omit the word featuring at the top. A fabricator code 3 appears on the rear sleeve bottom-right.
The catalogue number CL 1397 confirms mono format. Grade by examining the vinyl surface under light for dust and micro-scratches; assess cover lamination for separation or foxing.
The 7 tracks should play without skips or locked grooves.
Further reading: grading a record, what makes a pressing valuable.
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Release notes
Features of this pressing: - Cover has black bottom printed edge and excludes "featuring" text at the top - Labels have red and black "six eye" design - Track titles and center justified - Fabricator code "3" printed on rear sleeve at the bottom-right - Center label does not have "CBS" under the Columbia logo
Runout are stamped except the vertical slashes 'I'.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
How do I tell this 1959 mono original from the 1961 stereo reissue?
The original carries catalogue CL 1397 in mono; the 1961 reissue is CS 8192 in stereo. The matrix codes differ: this pressing uses XLP47853-1G and XLP47854-1K. The label design is also distinct—the original has the red and black six-eye label without CBS under the Columbia logo. The cover on the original has a black-printed bottom edge and excludes featuring text at the top.
What is a VG+ copy of this pressing worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ graded copy is valued at 80.50 USD. This represents the midpoint between NM at 105.27 USD and VG at 55.73 USD, reflecting moderate wear on both vinyl and cover that does not impair playback but is visible to inspection.
Why is this pressing more expensive than later reissues?
This is the original 1959 US release on Columbia, pressed at Terre Haute. The 1961 stereo reissue (CS 8192) and the 2012 Analogue Productions 45 RPM edition (APJ 8192-45) are later issues. Collectors prioritize first pressings for historical authenticity and scarcity; only 6 copies are currently for sale, the lowest priced at 3.44 USD.
What does the six-eye label mean?
The six-eye design refers to the red and black label pattern used by Columbia in the late 1950s and early 1960s. This original pressing features that design without CBS printed beneath the Columbia logo, a detail that distinguishes it from later printings and confirms its 1959 vintage.
What is a Mint copy of this record worth today?
A Mint graded copy is valued at 117.65 USD according to the price guide. This assumes no audible defects, unplayed or near-unplayed vinyl, and a cover in pristine condition with no seam splits, foxing, or lamination loss. Such copies are rare; most examples in the market grade VG or lower.