US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records V-8582Verve Records V/V6-8582
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Gatefold
Benny GoodmanThe Essential Benny Goodman
Vinyl pressings
The Essential Benny Goodman
by Benny Goodman · 1964
16 pressings5 countriesSwingJazz
The Essential Benny Goodman was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Essential Benny Goodman
9 pressings came out in 1964, 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
1964- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records V6-8582
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
V6-8582 SIDE-1 64-V&S-526 [Block-shaped "S"]A runout, stamped
V6-8582 SIDE-2 64-V&S-527 [Block-shaped "S"]B runout, stamped
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records V6-8582
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
V6-8582 VGS-526Side A runout, etched
V6-8582 VGS-527Side B runout, etched
V6-8582 A (64-VGS-526)Side A Label
V6-8582 B (64-VGS-527)Side B Label
Canada
1964- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records V-8582
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono · Gatefold
Canada
1964- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records V-8582
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Gatefold
France
1964- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records XLBY 3708
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Canada | Verve Records V-8582First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Canada | Verve Records V-8582First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1964 | France | Verve Records XLBY 3708First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1964 | France | Verve Records V6-8582First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1964 | Germany | Verve Records V6-8582First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1964 | Germany | Verve Records V6-8582First yearLP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1964 | US | Verve Records V-8582 / Verve Records V/V6-8582First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1964 | US | Verve Records V6-8582First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Verve Records V6-8582First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | AMIGA 8 50 237LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | AMIGA 8 50 237LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1981 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | AMIGA 8 50 237LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | AMIGA 8 50 237LP, Compilation, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Repress, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | AMIGA 8 50 237LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Verve Records 2428 502 / Rotation 2428 502LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Germany | Verve Records V6-8582LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Dear Old Southland
- A2Marie
- A3Bach Goes To Town
- A4If Dreams Come True
- A5Smiles
- A6Honeysuckle Rose
- B1Three Little Words
- B2Diga Diga Doo
- B3When It's Sleepy Time Down South
- B4I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm
- B5AC-DC Current
- B6Big John's Special
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Essential Benny Goodman are there?
16 vinyl pressings of The Essential Benny Goodman are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1964 and 1990.
When was The Essential Benny Goodman first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, Canada, France, Germany. One of them is Verve Records V-8582.
How do I tell if my copy of The Essential Benny Goodman is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use V-8582, V6-8582, XLBY 3708) 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 Essential Benny Goodman 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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