US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Black Lion Records BL 173Black Lion Records BL-173
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BL-173A ◁3Side A etched
BL-173BSide B etched
Barney KesselLimehouse Blues
Vinyl pressings
Limehouse Blues
by Barney Kessel · 1972
17 pressings9 countriesJazz
Limehouse Blues was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Limehouse Blues
4 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 2 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.
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Black Lion Records BLP 30129
- Format
- LP, Album
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Black Lion Records BLP 30129
- Format
- LP, Album
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Black Lion Records 2460 173
- Format
- LP
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | UK | Black Lion Records BLP 30129First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | UK | Black Lion Records BLP 30129First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | UK | Black Lion Records 2460 173First yearLP | LP |
| 1972 | US | Black Lion Records BL 173 / Black Lion Records BL-173First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | France | Freedom BLP 30129LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Australia | Black Lion Records BLP 30129LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Black Lion Records BL-173LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | France | Black Lion Records BL 278.121 / Black Lion Records (BLP 30.129)LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1976 | Spain | Discophon J-4283LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Netherlands | Black Lion Records BLP 30129LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1984 | Japan | Black Lion Records K18P-9321LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Black Lion Records BLP 30129LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Black Lion Records BLP 30129 / Edition Phönix EPH 10LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Intercord 28 437-2 ULP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Germany | Black Lion Records 28 437-2 U / Intercord 28 437-2 ULP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Netherlands | Black Lion Records BLP 30129LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Spain | Discophon J-4283 / Black Lion Records J-4283LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)5:40
- A2Out Of Nowhere3:45
- A3Tea For Two4:56
- A4Limehouse Blues3:23
- B1How High The Moon5:04
- B2Willow Weep For Me2:44
- B3Little Star4:25
- B4Undecided5:24
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Limehouse Blues are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Limehouse Blues are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1972 and 1984.
When was Limehouse Blues first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, UK. One of them is Black Lion Records BL 173.
How do I tell if my copy of Limehouse Blues is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BL 173, BLP 30129, 2460 173) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BL-173A ◁3 and BL-173B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Limehouse 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.
