UK
1958- Label and catalog number
- Gala Records 45XP1051
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
Al Goodman And His OrchestraPorgy And Bess
Vinyl pressings
Porgy And Bess
by Al Goodman And His Orchestra · 1958
10 pressings4 countriesEasy ListeningJazz
Porgy And Bess was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 Porgy And Bess
2 pressings came out in 1958, 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.
UK
1958- Label and catalog number
- Gala Records 45XP 1051
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
X51A EUV04ASide 1
X51ASide 1
X51BSide 2
X51BSide 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | UK | Gala Records 45XP1051First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1958 | UK | Gala Records 45XP 1051First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1959 | Unknown | Promenade 2126LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Baccarola 77571 ZELP | LP |
| ? | Italy | Baccarola 77571 ZELP | LP |
| ? | UK | Fanfare SIT 60072LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Gala Records GLP 312LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Pirouette Records FM 21LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | US | Promenade 2126LP | LP |
| ? | US | Pirouette Records FM-21LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1Prelude
- A2Summertime
- A3Oh - I Got Plenty O' Nuttin'
- A4Bess, You Is My Woman Now
- A5It Ain't Necessarily So
- B1A Woman Is A Sometime Thing
- B2My Man's Gone Now
- B3There's A Boat Dat's Leavin' Soon For New York
- B4Oh Lawd I'm On My Way
- B5Finale
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Porgy And Bess are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Porgy And Bess are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1958 and 1959.
When was Porgy And Bess first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in UK. One of them is Gala Records 45XP1051.
How do I tell if my copy of Porgy And Bess is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45XP1051, 45XP 1051) 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 Porgy And Bess 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.