US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records MG V-8359
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Ben WebsterThe Soul Of Ben Webster
Vinyl pressings
The Soul Of Ben Webster
by Ben Webster · 1960
12 pressings4 countriesSwingJazz
The Soul Of Ben Webster was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 The Soul Of Ben Webster
4 pressings came out in 1960, 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.
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records MG VS - 68359
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MGVS 68359 A 30258Side A, etched
MGVS 68359 B 30259Side B, etched
UK
1960- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice CLP 1437His Master's Voice CLP. 1437
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MGV 8359A - 1 S G 1Runout side A hand stamped
MGV 8359B - 1 S G 1Runout side B hand stamped
(MGV8359A)Matrix label side A
(MGV8359B)Matrix label side B
UK
1960- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice CSD 1355His Master's Voice CSD. 1355
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MGVS 68359 A-1Runout side A [Stamped]
GRunout side A [Stamped]
MGVS 68359 B-4Runout side B [Stamped]
GRunout side B [Stamped]
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.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | UK | His Master's Voice CLP 1437 / His Master's Voice CLP. 1437First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | UK | His Master's Voice CSD 1355 / His Master's Voice CSD. 1355First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | US | Verve Records MG V-8359First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Verve Records MG VS - 68359First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Verve Records MG V-8359 / Verve Records MGV S-30258LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Verve Records MG V-8359LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Japan | Verve Records MV 2628LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1979 | Japan | Verve Records MV 2628LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
2010s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | US | Analogue Productions AP-6124 / Verve Records MG VS-612412", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered | 12", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered |
| 2013 | US | Verve Records V6-8359 / Speakers Corner Records V6-8359LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2013 | US | Verve Records V6-8359 / Speakers Corner Records V6-8359LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 2019 | Europe | MatchBall records 29023LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
Tracklist
- A1Fajista
- A2Chelsea Bridge
- A3Charlotte's Piccolo
- B1Coal Train
- B2When I Fall In Love
- B3Ev's Mad
- B4Ash
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Soul Of Ben Webster are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Soul Of Ben Webster are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1960 and 2019.
When was The Soul Of Ben Webster first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US, UK. One of them is Verve Records MG V-8359.
How do I tell if my copy of The Soul Of Ben Webster is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MG V-8359, MG VS - 68359, CLP 1437, CSD 1355) 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 The Soul Of Ben Webster 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.
