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Data as of Oct 16, 2026
Thelonious Monk – The Man I Love
Spain · Discophon · Vinyl LP Album Reissue
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Pressing identification
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- Rights society
- SGAE
- Depósito Legal
- B.10.699-1974
- Record Company
- Discophon, S.A.
- Manufactured By
- Sonic, S.A.
- Printed By
- LIM (2)
- Recorded At
- Chappell Recording Studios
Specifications
- Artist
- Thelonious Monk
- Genre
- Jazz
- Style
- Bop, Hard Bop
- Label
- Discophon, Black Lion Records
- Catalog number
- J-4255
- Country
- Spain
Tracklist
- A1I Mean You 7:47
- A2The Man I Love 5:14
- A3Ruby My Dear 6:07
- B1Little Rootie Tootie 3:50
- B2Misterioso 6:23
- B3Trinkle Tinkle 5:54
- B4Crepescule With Nellie 2:20
- Producer
- Alan Bates
- Engineer
- John Timperley
- Photography By
- David Redfern
About this record
This Spanish pressing of Thelonious Monk's The Man I Love carries the catalogue number J-4255 and was pressed at Sonic, S.A. Unlike original issues, this reissue appears on Discophon and Black Lion Records labels.
Collector demand stands at 8 against 6 known owners, highlighting a moderate scarcity in the market.
What drives its value
The price range for this pressing spans from a Mint condition at 8 to a VG+ condition at 6, reflecting how condition profoundly influences value. Currently, there are 6 copies for sale starting at the lowest price of 6, showing that supply remains limited.
Being a reissue on Spanish Discophon rather than an original US pressing affects its desirability and pricing dynamics within the jazz vinyl community.
How to appraise this pressing
To verify this pressing, collectors should confirm the Discophon or Black Lion Records label with catalogue number J-4255. The pressing plant Sonic, S.A. is a key identifier exclusive to this Spanish reissue.
Absence of a barcode and the presence of 7 tracks further narrow identification. Condition grading should focus on the impact on price, given that Mint copies command a price of 8 while VG+ copies trade at 6.
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Frequently asked
What is the catalogue number for this Thelonious Monk reissue?
The catalogue number for this Spanish pressing is J-4255 on both Discophon and Black Lion Records labels.
How many tracks are on this LP?
This album contains 7 tracks, consistent across this reissue pressing.
What pressing plant produced this vinyl?
This pressing was manufactured at Sonic, S.A., a detail that helps distinguish it from other editions.
What price can I expect for a Mint copy?
A Mint condition copy of this pressing is valued at 8 according to the latest price guide.
How many collectors currently have and want this album?
There are 6 collectors who have this pressing and 8 who want it, indicating steady demand over availability.