US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Riverside Records RLP 12-251
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Abbey LincolnThat's Him!
Vinyl pressings
That's Him!
by Abbey Lincoln · 1957
15 pressings6 countriesSoul-JazzJazz
That's Him! was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 That's Him!
1 pressing came out in 1957, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | US | Riverside Records RLP 12-251First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Riverside Records RLP 1107LP, Stereo, Album | LP, Stereo, Album |
| 1958 | US | Riverside Records RLP 12-251LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Japan | Riverside Records MW 2011LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1976 | Japan | Riverside Records SMJ-6155MLP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1976 | Japan | Riverside Records RLP 12-251 / Riverside Records SMJ-6155MLP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1976 | Japan | Riverside Records SMJ-6155MLP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | US | Original Jazz Classics OJC-085 / Riverside Records RLP 12-251LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1983 | US | Original Jazz Classics OJC-085 / Riverside Records RLP 12-251LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1984 | Japan | Riverside Records VIJ-129LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1986 | France | Carrere 68960 / Riverside Records 68960LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Italy | Down at Dawn DAD120LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Europe | Rat Pack Records RLP 12-251LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
| 2025 | Worldwide | Culture Factory 783875LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
| 2026 | Worldwide | Craft Recordings CR01002 / Craft Recordings CR 01002LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited |
Tracklist
- A1Strong Man
- A2Happiness Is Just A Thing Called Joe
- A3My Man
- A4Tender As A Rose
- A5That's Him
- B1I Must Have That Man
- B2Porgy
- B3When A Woman Loves A Man
- B4Don't Explain
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of That's Him! are there?
15 vinyl pressings of That's Him! are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1957 and 2026.
When was That's Him! first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US. One of them is Riverside Records RLP 12-251.
How do I tell if my copy of That's Him! is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RLP 12-251) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is That's Him! 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.
