Spain
1973- Label and catalog number
- Ensayo ENY-301
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
850 ENY 301*A*1Runout side A
850 ENY 301*B*3Runout side B
Ben WebsterGentle Ben
Vinyl pressings
Gentle Ben
by Ben Webster · 1973
12 pressings3 countriesSwingJazz
Gentle Ben 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 Gentle Ben
1 pressing came out in 1973, 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Spain | Ensayo ENY-301First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Spain | Ensayo ENY-301LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1978 | US | Nessa Records N-8LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1978 | US | Nessa Records N-8LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | Nessa Records N-8LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | US | Analogue Productions APJ 040 / Ensayo APJ 040LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
| 2011 | US | Analogue Productions APJ 040-4512", 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 2011 | US | Analogue Productions APJ040-45(2)(TP)LP, 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 2011 | US | Analogue Productions APJ 040 / Ensayo APJ 040LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 2017 | Spain | DiscMedi Blau DM5272-01LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Hungary | Fidelio FL 4475LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Nessa Records N-8LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Ben's Blues9:04
- A2The Man I Love5:34
- A3My Nephew Bent5:21
- A4How Long This Has Been Going On8:03
- B1Sweet Georgia Brown6:32
- B2Don't Blame Me8:00
- B3Did You Call8:41
- B4Barcelona Shout4:39
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Gentle Ben are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Gentle Ben are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1973 and 2017.
When was Gentle Ben first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in Spain. One of them is Ensayo ENY-301.
How do I tell if my copy of Gentle Ben is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ENY-301) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 850 ENY 301*A*1 and 850 ENY 301*B*3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Gentle Ben 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.
