US
April 25, 1960- Label and catalog number
- Roulette R 52049
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
7C RLP 166-AStamped
7C RLP 166-BStamped
Art BlakeyGretsch Drum Night At Birdland
Vinyl pressings
Gretsch Drum Night At Birdland
by Art Blakey · 1960
16 pressings7 countriesHard BopJazz
Gretsch Drum Night At Birdland was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 Gretsch Drum Night At Birdland
7 pressings came out in 1960, the album's first year, in 5 countries. 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.
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Roulette SR-52049
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Roulette R 52049
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
UK
April 25, 1960- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SCX 3359
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Australia
November 1960- Label and catalog number
- Roulette RL 52049Roulette RL-52049
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
7C RLP166-A 7-20-60 A11Side A runout
7C RLP166-B 9-12-60 A1/111Side B runout
RLP166-ASide A label
RLP166-BSide B label
Canada
1960- Label and catalog number
- Roulette R 52049
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
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.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Canada | Roulette R 52049First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | Japan | Roulette RET-5039First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Roulette SR-52049First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | US | Roulette R 52049First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | UK | Columbia SCX 3359First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | US | Roulette R 52049First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | Australia | Roulette RL 52049 / Roulette RL-52049First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | France | Disques Vogue CMDR 9670LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Germany | Bellaphon BJS 40173LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Roulette RF-7010LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | Roulette SMJ-7011LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | Roulette RF-7010LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| ? | UK | Columbia 33SX 1296LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Roulette SR-52049LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Roulette R 52049LP, Album, Misprint, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Misprint, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Roulette R 52049LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Wee Dot4:33
- A2Fours1:37
- A3"Philly" Joe Jones' Solo1:28
- A4Art Blakey's Solo -- Segue -- Finale3:22
- A5Now's The Time3:47
- A6"Philly" Joe Jones' Solo1:05
- A7Art Blakey's Solo1:55
- B1El Sino5:54
- B2Fours1:58
- B3Drum Ensemble -- Segue -- Elvin Jones' Solo1:59
- B4Drum Ensemble -- Segue -- Charlie Persip's Solo4:19
- B5Drum Ensemble -- Segue -- Finale1:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Gretsch Drum Night At Birdland are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Gretsch Drum Night At Birdland are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1960 and 1977.
When was Gretsch Drum Night At Birdland first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Roulette R 52049, released April 25, 1960.
How do I tell if my copy of Gretsch Drum Night At Birdland is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use R 52049, SR-52049, SCX 3359, RL 52049) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7C RLP 166-A and 7C RLP 166-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Gretsch Drum Night At Birdland 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.
