US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Hi Records HL 12002
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Bill Black's ComboSaxy Jazz
Vinyl pressings
Saxy Jazz
by Bill Black's Combo · 1960
13 pressings4 countriesRhythm & BluesRock & RollInstrumentalJazz
Saxy Jazz 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 Saxy Jazz
5 pressings came out in 1960, the album's first year, in 3 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
- Hi Records HL 12002
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
LH 502 3ASide A
LH 503 3BSide B
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Hi Records HL 12002
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
LH 502-3A III 1Stamped in runout A
LH 503-3B II 2Stamped in runout B
LH 502Label A
LH 503Label b
Australia
1960- Label and catalog number
- London Records HAA-7606
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Canada
1960- Label and catalog number
- London Records HL 12002Hi Records HL 12002
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Australia | London Records HAA-7606First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | Canada | London Records HL 12002 / Hi Records HL 12002First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Hi Records HL 12002First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Hi Records HL 12002First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Hi Records HL 12002First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Hi Records SHL 32002LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Hi Records HL-12002LP, Album, Mono, Repress · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Repress · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Hi Records SHL 32002LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Hi Records SHL 32002LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | South Africa | London Records ZA 6025LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Hi Records HL 12002LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Hi Records HL 12002LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Hi Records HL 12002LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Smokie - Part 22:05
- A2Frankie And Johnny2:18
- A3Tuxedo Junction2:11
- A4Cyclone Bop3:24
- A5Dee J. Special1:56
- A6Anytime3:10
- B1White Silver Sands2:35
- B2The Wheel2:18
- B3Crankcase2:43
- B4Deep Elm Blues2:05
- B5Before Dawn3:19
- B6Accentuate The Positive (Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate)1:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Saxy Jazz are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Saxy Jazz are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1960 and 1964.
When was Saxy Jazz first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US, Australia, Canada. One of them is Hi Records HL 12002.
How do I tell if my copy of Saxy Jazz is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use HL 12002, HAA-7606) 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 Saxy Jazz 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.
