US
September 27, 1957- Label and catalog number
- Jubilee 1049Jubilee JLP 1049
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Blue Labels
Art Blakey & The Jazz MessengersCu-Bop
Vinyl pressings
Cu-Bop
by Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers · 1957
16 pressings6 countriesAfro-Cuban JazzHard BopJazz
Cu-Bop 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 Cu-Bop
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 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | US | Jubilee 1049 / Jubilee JLP 1049First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | New Zealand | Prestige Records PLP 12-1168LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1959 | UK | London Records LTZ-J 15110LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | UK | London Records LTZ-J 15110LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | US | Jubilee 1049 / Jubilee JGM 1049LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Josie JJM-3501LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Jubilee 1049 / Jubilee JGM 1049LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Josie JJS 3501LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1969 | France | Disques Vogue LD. 657-30LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Japan | Jubilee UPS-508-JLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1974 | US | TRIP TLP-5019LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
| 1977 | Japan | Jubilee YW-7569-ROLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Spain | Roulette CIDA 5105LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1985 | Spain | Roulette SLP. 30.692 / SOVISA SLP. 30.692LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1986 | France | Vogue 502719LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
| 1989 | Spain | Jubilee JGM 1049 / Fresh Sound Records FSR-682LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Woodyn' You6:10
- A2Sakeena11:55
- B1Shorty4:32
- B2Dawn On The Desert12:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cu-Bop are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Cu-Bop are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1957 and 1989.
When was Cu-Bop first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US. One of them is Jubilee 1049, released September 27, 1957.
How do I tell if my copy of Cu-Bop is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1049) 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 Cu-Bop 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.
