Netherlands
1969- Label and catalog number
- Black Lion Records BLP 30137
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
Blp 30137 - ARunout side A, etched
Blp 30137 - BRunout side B, etched
(BLP 30137-A)Label side A
(BLP 30137-B)Label side B
Ben WebsterDuke's In Bed!
Vinyl pressings
Duke's In Bed!
by Ben Webster · 1969
18 pressings6 countriesPost BopJazz
Duke's In Bed! was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Duke's In Bed!
5 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Netherlands
1969- Label and catalog number
- Black Lion Records BLP 30137
- Format
- LP
Netherlands
1969- Label and catalog number
- Black Lion Records BLP 30137
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
Blp 30137 - ARunout side A, etched
Blp 30137 - BRunout side B, etched
(BLP 30137-A)Label side A
(BLP 30137-B)Label side B
UK
1969- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 623 264
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Germany
1969- Label and catalog number
- International Polydor Production 623 264
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
00 623264 = 2A 1 Ⓟ 1965 A8 ◇V B1
00 623264 = B 1 Ⓟ 1965 A8 ◇V B1
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Germany | International Polydor Production 623 264First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Netherlands | Black Lion Records BLP 30137First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Netherlands | Black Lion Records BLP 30137First yearLP | LP |
| 1969 | Netherlands | Black Lion Records BLP 30137First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | Polydor 623 264First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | UK | Black Lion Records 2460 190LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | France | Black Lion Records BL 278.108 / Black Lion Records 30.137LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Black Lion Records BL-190LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1975 | US | Black Lion Records BL-190LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Spain | Discophon J-4456LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Freedom BLP 30137LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Intercord 28 445-5 ULP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Black Lion Records 28 445-5 ULP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Polydor 2340 106LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Black Lion Records BLP 30137 / Black Lion Records BLP 30 137LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Polydor 2340 106LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Polydor 2340 106LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | US | Black Lion Records BL-190LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1What's I'm Gotchere4:40
- A2Close Your Eyes5:01
- A3There Is No Greater Love4:37
- A4Brother John's Blues5:00
- B1Stompy Jones6:31
- B2Nancy, With The Laughing Face4:29
- B3I Got It Bad And That Ain't Good5:01
- B4Duke's In Bed3:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Duke's In Bed! are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Duke's In Bed! are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1969 and 1980.
When was Duke's In Bed! first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in Netherlands, UK, Germany. One of them is Black Lion Records BLP 30137.
How do I tell if my copy of Duke's In Bed! is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLP 30137, 623 264) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, Blp 30137 - A and Blp 30137 - B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Duke's In Bed! 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.
