Czechoslovakia
1974- Label and catalog number
- Supraphon 1 15 1420
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
E 2695/B B 1Side 1
E 2696/A B 1Side 2
Albert NicholasAlbert's Blues
Vinyl pressings
Albert's Blues
by Albert Nicholas · 1974
14 pressings3 countriesBig BandDixielandJazz
Albert's Blues was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Albert's Blues
2 pressings came out in 1974, 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.
Czechoslovakia
1974- Label and catalog number
- Supraphon 1 15 1420
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon 1 15 1420First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon 1 15 1420First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon 1 15 1420 / Gramofonový Klub 1 15 1420LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1975 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon 1 15 1420LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1976 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon 1 15 1420LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
1980s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon 1 15 1420 / Supraphon 1115 1420LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1981 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon 1 15 1420LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon 1115 1420LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1982 | Italy | Curcio GJ-97LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1982 | Spain | Sarpe GJ-97LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1983 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon 1115 1420LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1983 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon 1115 1420LP | LP |
| 1985 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon 1115 1420LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon 1115 1420LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Royal Garden Blues4:10
- A2Careless Love4:45
- A3Basin Street Blues4:55
- A4Please Don't Talk About Me5:30
- B1Albert's Blues4:25
- B2Rose Room3:30
- B3Savoy Blues4:10
- B4Black And Blue4:10
- B5I've Found A New Baby6:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Albert's Blues are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Albert's Blues are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1974 and 1985.
When was Albert's Blues first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Czechoslovakia. One of them is Supraphon 1 15 1420.
How do I tell if my copy of Albert's Blues is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1 15 1420) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, E 2695/B B 1 and E 2696/A B 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Albert's Blues 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.