US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Prestige Swingville SVLP 2032Prestige Swingville SV 2032
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SVLP-3032-ARunout Side A,etched
SVLP-3032-BRunout Side B,etched
RVGRunout Sides A & B, stamped
Benny CarterBBB & Co.
Vinyl pressings
BBB & Co.
by Benny Carter · 1962
12 pressings6 countriesSwingJazz
BBB & Co. was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 BBB & Co.
4 pressings came out in 1962, 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
1962- Label and catalog number
- Prestige PRST 2032
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SVST-3032-ARunout Side A,etched
SVST-3032-BRunout Side B,etched
RVGRunout Sides A & B, stamped
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Prestige Swingville SVST 2032
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
RVGRunout Sides A & B, stamped
France
1962- Label and catalog number
- La Voix De Son Maître FELP15.002
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | France | La Voix De Son Maître FELP15.002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1962 | US | Prestige Swingville SVLP 2032 / Prestige Swingville SV 2032First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1962 | US | Prestige PRST 2032First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Prestige Swingville SVST 2032First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Status Records ST2032LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1965 | US | Swingville Records SV 2032 / Status Records ST 2032LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1966 | UK | Xtra XTRA 5008LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Japan | Prestige SMJ-7572LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1972 | Japan | Prestige SMJ-7572LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Italy | Prestige HBS 6148LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 1981 | US | Prestige MPP-2513LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | Prestige PR 2032LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Opening Blues10:10
- A2Lula7:42
- B1When Lights Are Low4:42
- B2You Can't Tell The Difference When The Sun Goes Down Blues12:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of BBB & Co. are there?
12 vinyl pressings of BBB & Co. are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1962 and 1981.
When was BBB & Co. first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US, France. One of them is Prestige Swingville SVLP 2032.
How do I tell if my copy of BBB & Co. is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SVLP 2032, PRST 2032, SVST 2032, FELP15.002) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SVLP-3032-A and SVLP-3032-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is BBB & Co. 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.
