UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- Black Lion Records BLP 30151
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
Summertime In Montreux
by Barney Kessel · 1973
19 pressings8 countriesBopSwingJazz
Summertime In Montreux was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Summertime In Montreux
7 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 4 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- Black Lion Records 2460-210
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2460210 B//2 1 1 2Side B
2460210 A//2 1 1 4Sise A
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- Black Lion Records BLP 30151
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BLP 30151-A 08-21832-1A-1 R ARunout side A
BLP 30151-B 08-21832-2B-1 R ARunout side B
France
1973- Label and catalog number
- Freedom BLP 30151Freedom BLP 30.151
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BLP 310151 P2 ARunout side A
BLP 310151 P2 BRunout side B
France
1973- Label and catalog number
- Black Lion Records BLP 30151
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BLP 30151- A 08-21832-1A-1 R ARunout side A
BLP 30151- B 08-21832-2B-1 R ARunout side B
Germany
1973- Label and catalog number
- Black Lion Records 28 463-8 U
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
A-1502 A2/S3A Made in GermanyRunout SideA Stamped
A-1502 B2/S3A Made in GermanyRunout SideB Stamped
28 463-8 U / A-1502 ALabel SideA Cat#
28 463-8 U / A-1502 BLabel SideB Cat#
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | France | Freedom BLP 30151 / Freedom BLP 30.151First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | France | Black Lion Records BLP 30151First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Germany | Black Lion Records 28 463-8 UFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Black Lion Records BLP 30151First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | UK | Black Lion Records BLP 30151First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | UK | Black Lion Records 2460-210First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | UK | Black Lion Records BLP 30151First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Australia | Black Lion Records BLP 30151LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Black Lion Records BL-210LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Spain | Discophon (S) 4289 / Black Lion Records (S) 4289LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Spain | Discophon J-4289LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Japan | Black Lion Records PA-6118LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Netherlands | Black Lion Records BLP 30151LP, Album, Misprint, Reissue | LP, Album, Misprint, Reissue |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Black Lion Records BLP 30151LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1984 | Japan | Black Lion Records K18P-9322LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1985 | Germany | Jazz Life 26011 / Laser 26011LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Black Lion Records PAP-9015LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Black Lion Records BL-210LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Black Lion Records BL-210LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Laura5:30
- A2Yesterday3:30
- A3It's A Blue World7:57
- B1Summertime7:48
- B2In The Garden Of Love4:03
- B3Bridging The Blues9:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Summertime In Montreux are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Summertime In Montreux are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1973 and 1985.
When was Summertime In Montreux first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in UK, France, Germany, Netherlands. One of them is Black Lion Records BLP 30151.
How do I tell if my copy of Summertime In Montreux is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLP 30151, 2460-210, 28 463-8 U) 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 Summertime In Montreux 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.
