US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Everest Records Archive Of Folk & Jazz Music FS-265
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Billie HolidayBillie Holiday
Vinyl pressings
Billie Holiday
by Billie Holiday · 1973
13 pressings7 countriesJazzBlues
Billie Holiday was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Billie Holiday
4 pressings came out in 1973, 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- Everest Records Archive Of Folk & Jazz Music FS-265
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
FS-265A 1 [with 3 dots beneath] Bell Sound Fside A
FS 265 B Pete Helffrichside B
Australia
1973- Label and catalog number
- Astor GGS 1389
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
GGS-1389-A DRSide 1 runout hand etched
GGS-1389-B DRSide 2 runout hand etched
France
1973- Label and catalog number
- Vogue LDM. 30206
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
CSME 3023. 30Side A etched
CSME 3024. 30Side B etched
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.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Australia | Astor GGS 1389First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1973 | France | Vogue LDM. 30206First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1973 | US | Everest Records Archive Of Folk & Jazz Music FS-265First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1973 | US | Everest Records Archive Of Folk & Jazz Music FS-265First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | Brazil | Imagem 5057LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | Italy | Music Parade Cetra LEL 293LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | Everest Records Archive Of Folk & Jazz Music FS-265LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1983 | Yugoslavia | PGP RTB 2221543 / Everest 90287-7LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1985 | Brazil | Imagem 6034LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1985 | Portugal | Transmedia EV 265.31LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Vogue LDM 30206 / Vogue 530206LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | France | Vogue 530206LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | France | Vogue 530206LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1My Man
- A2Lover Man
- A3I Cover The Waterfront
- A4Don't Explain
- A5Them There Eyes
- B1They Can't Take That Away From Me
- B2Swing Brother Swing
- B3Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me
- B4Lover Come Back To Me
- B5The Same Old Story
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Billie Holiday are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Billie Holiday are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1973 and 1985.
When was Billie Holiday first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, Australia, France. One of them is Everest Records Archive Of Folk & Jazz Music FS-265.
How do I tell if my copy of Billie Holiday is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FS-265, GGS 1389, LDM. 30206) 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 Billie Holiday 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.
