Brazil
1984- Label and catalog number
- polygram discos 2367367/8
- Format
- 12", Compilation
Ben WebsterBallads
Vinyl pressings
Ballads
by Ben Webster · 1984
13 pressings4 countriesJazz
Ballads was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Ballads
1 pressing came out in 1984, 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 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Brazil | Verve Records 2367367LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1978 | US | Verve Records VE-2-2530LP, Reissue, Compilation | LP, Reissue, Compilation |
| 1978 | US | Verve Records VE-2-2530LP, Reissue, Promo, Compilation · Promo | LP, Reissue, Promo, Compilation · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Verve Records VE-2-2530LP, Reissue, Compilation | LP, Reissue, Compilation |
| 1978 | US | Verve Records VE-2-2530LP, Reissue, Compilation | LP, Reissue, Compilation |
| 1978 | US | Verve Records VE-2-2530LP, Reissue, Compilation | LP, Reissue, Compilation |
| 1978 | US | Verve Records VE-2-2530LP, Reissue, Compilation | LP, Reissue, Compilation |
| 1979 | France | Verve Records 2610 052LP, Reissue, Compilation | LP, Reissue, Compilation |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | US | Verve Records VE-2-2530LP, Reissue, Compilation | LP, Reissue, Compilation |
| 1984 | Brazil | polygram discos 2367367/8First year12", Compilation | 12", Compilation |
| 1988 | Spain | Polydor 424 526-1LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Spain | WaxTime 772180LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Verve Records 833 550=1LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Chelsea Bridge3:35
- A2Love Is Here To Stay3:22
- A3It Happens To Be Me3:21
- A4All Too Soon4:45
- A5Willow Weep For Me4:37
- B1Come Rain Or Come Shine4:20
- B2Prelude To A Kiss4:45
- B3Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me4:43
- B4My Greatest Mistake3:35
- B5There Is No Greater Love3:41
- C1Blue Moon5:05
- C2What Am I Here For3:57
- C3We'll Be Together Again4:31
- C4Early Autumn4:49
- C5Until Tonight4:09
- D1Teach Me Tonight4:05
- D2My Funny Valentine3:24
- D3You're Mine, You!3:08
- D4Love's Away3:20
- D5Sophisticated Lady3:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ballads are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Ballads are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1978 and 2017.
When was Ballads first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Brazil. One of them is polygram discos 2367367/8.
How do I tell if my copy of Ballads is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2367367/8) 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 Ballads 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.
