US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records M-11061
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
M I 11061 F4 # 1
M 2 11061 F4 #2
Benny GoodmanBebop Spoken Here
Vinyl pressings
Bebop Spoken Here
by Benny Goodman · 1972
11 pressings5 countriesBopSwingJazz
Bebop Spoken Here was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Bebop Spoken Here
7 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 4 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
1972- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records M-11061
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
M I 11061 J2
M 2 11061 J2
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records M-11061
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
M-1-11061-T2
M-2-11061-T2
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records M-11061
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
M1 11061 F4 #1 0Side A etched & stamped
M2 11061 F4 #4 0Side B etched & stamped
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records OU 2008Capitol Records 0C 054 ◦ 80854 M
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
E-T1 11061Label - side A
E-T2 11061Label - side B
Netherlands
1972- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 5C 052-80854Capitol Records 5C 052.80 854
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
5CO52-80854 A//HD15.931-1-Yside A
5CO52-80854B//HD15.932-1-Yside B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 5C 052-80854 / Capitol Records 5C 052.80 854First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1972 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 5C 052-80854LP, Compilation, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono | LP, Compilation, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono |
| 1972 | New Zealand | World Record Club 1869 CFirst yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1972 | UK | Capitol Records OU 2008 / Capitol Records 0C 054 ◦ 80854 MFirst yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1972 | US | Capitol Records M-11061First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1972 | US | Capitol Records M-11061First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1972 | US | Capitol Records M-11061First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1972 | US | Capitol Records M-11061First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | Capitol Records SC 13025 / Capitol Records SC-13025LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Capitol Records DAG 136 / Emidisc DAG 136LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Capitol Records 5C 052-80854 / Capitol Records 5C 052.80 854LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Undercurrent Blues3:04
- A2Stealin' Apples3:05
- A3Egg Head2:44
- A4Bedlam3:00
- A5The Huckle Buck3:19
- A6Blue Lou3:00
- A7All The Cats Join In4:20
- B1Cu-ba2:53
- B2Overtime2:47
- B3Charlie's Other Aunt3:08
- B4Be-bop Spoken Here2:50
- B5Claude Reigns3:08
- B6Easy Living3:03
- B7Oh, Henry2:57
- B8Really?2:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bebop Spoken Here are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Bebop Spoken Here are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Bebop Spoken Here first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, UK, Netherlands, New Zealand. One of them is Capitol Records M-11061.
How do I tell if my copy of Bebop Spoken Here is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M-11061, OU 2008, 5C 052-80854, 1869 C) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M I 11061 F4 # 1 and M 2 11061 F4 #2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bebop Spoken Here 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.
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