Netherlands
1969- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 5C 054-24049
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Ben WebsterFor The Guv'nor
Vinyl pressings
For The Guv'nor
by Ben Webster · 1969
10 pressings8 countriesJazz
For The Guv'nor 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 For The Guv'nor
3 pressings came out in 1969, 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.
Netherlands
1969- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 5C 054-24049
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
New Zealand
1969- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SCXM 5033
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
5C054/24049-AA engraved
5C054/24049-BB engraved
5C054.24049AA label
5C054.24049BB label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Netherlands | Imperial 5C 054-24049First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Netherlands | Imperial 5C 054-24049First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | New Zealand | Columbia SCXM 5033First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Japan | Odeon OP-88006LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | UK | Columbia SCX 6389 / Columbia 1E 062 ◦ 24049LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Argentina | United Artists Records S10038LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1979 | UK | Affinity AFF(D) 40 / Affinity AFFD 46LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Spain | Affinity L6 AF 164LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1985 | Portugal | Yes To Jazz 10043LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1989 | Brazil | Brasidisc LP 7018LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1I Got It Bad And That Ain't Good6:10
- A2Drop Me Off At Harlem6:10
- A3One For The Guv'nor6:15
- B1Prelude To A Kiss7:17
- B2In A Sentimental Mood6:46
- B3Rockin' In Rhythm5:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of For The Guv'nor are there?
10 vinyl pressings of For The Guv'nor are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1969 and 1989.
When was For The Guv'nor first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in Netherlands, New Zealand. One of them is Imperial 5C 054-24049.
How do I tell if my copy of For The Guv'nor is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 5C 054-24049, SCXM 5033) 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 For The Guv'nor 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.
