UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Black Lion Records BLP 30107
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
Swinging Easy!
by Barney Kessel · 1971
21 pressings9 countriesBopJazz
Swinging Easy! was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Swinging Easy!
7 pressings came out in 1971, 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
1971- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2460-130
- Format
- LP, Album
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Black Lion Records 2460 130Black Lion Records BLP 30107
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1971- Label and catalog number
- Freedom FR. 11003
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- Intercord 28 412-5 U
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- Intercord 28 412-5 U
- 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 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | France | Freedom FR. 11003First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Germany | Intercord 28 412-5 UFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Germany | Intercord 28 412-5 UFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | South Africa | Black Lion Records BKC 9020First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | UK | Black Lion Records BLP 30107First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | UK | Polydor 2460-130First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | UK | Black Lion Records 2460 130 / Black Lion Records BLP 30107First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Japan | Black Lion Records PA-7049 / Black Lion Records BLP-30107LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Black Lion Records BL-130LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1974 | Spain | Black Lion Records J-4261 / Black Lion Records (S) 4261LP | LP |
| 1974 | US | Black Lion Records BL-130LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Black Lion Records BL-130LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Japan | Black Lion Records PA-6110LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | Japan | Black Lion Records PA-6110LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Netherlands | Black Lion Records BLP 30107LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1984 | Japan | Black Lion Records K18P 9312LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Black Lion Records BLP 30107LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Europe | Black Lion Records BLP 30107LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Intercord 28 412-5 ULP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | UK | Black Lion Records BLP 30107LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Black Lion Records 2460 130 / Black Lion Records 2460-130LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1On A Clear Day, You Can See Forever4:35
- A2The Look Of Love4:03
- A3Autumn Leaves4:48
- A4You're The One For Me4:35
- B1I Will Wait For You3:13
- B2Corcovado (Quiet Nights)3:22
- B3Aquarius4:58
- B4Watch The Birds Go By5:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Swinging Easy! are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Swinging Easy! are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1971 and 1984.
When was Swinging Easy! first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in UK, France, Germany, South Africa. One of them is Black Lion Records BLP 30107.
How do I tell if my copy of Swinging Easy! is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLP 30107, 2460-130, 2460 130, FR. 11003) 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 Swinging Easy! 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.
