Netherlands
1972- Label and catalog number
- Daybreak Records 5C 056-93496
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Bing CrosbyBing 'n Basie
Vinyl pressings
Bing 'n Basie
by Bing Crosby · 1972
15 pressings11 countriesBig BandJazz
Bing 'n Basie 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 Bing 'n Basie
13 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 11 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.
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Daybreak Records DRJ 2014
- Format
- LP, Album
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Daybreak Records 2932 007
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Daybreak Records DR2014Daybreak Records DR-2014
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BKRS-8189-1S 1 Λ1Runout side A
BKRS-8190-1S I 1 Λ1Runout side B
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Daybreak Records DR2014Daybreak Records DR-2014
- Format
- LP, Album · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BKRS 8189 HRunout side A
BKRS 8190 HRunout side B
Australia
1972- Label and catalog number
- EMI (Australia) Limited DR2014
- 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 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Australia | EMI (Australia) Limited DR2014First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Canada | Daybreak Records DR 2014First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | France | Daybreak Records 2 C 062-93496 / Daybreak Records 2C 062-93.496First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Germany | Daybreak Records DR 2014First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Israel | Daybreak Records DR-2014First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Italy | Daybreak Records 3C062-93496First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Japan | Daybreak Records DR 2014First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Netherlands | Daybreak Records 5C 056-93496First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Netherlands | 20th Century Fox Records 9279 578LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1972 | South Africa | Daybreak Records DRJ 2014First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | UK | Daybreak Records DRJ 2014First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | UK | Daybreak Records 2932 007First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Daybreak Records DR2014 / Daybreak Records DR-2014First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Daybreak Records DR2014 / Daybreak Records DR-2014First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | UK | Daybreak Records DAL 2001LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Gentle On My Mind3:45
- A2Everything Is Beautiful3:20
- A3Gonna Build A Mountain2:36
- A4Sunrise Sunset (From "Fiddler On The Roof")2:42
- A5Hangin' Loose2:31
- A6All His Children (From The Picture "Sometimes A Great Notion")3:00
- B1Put Your Hand In The Hand3:12
- B2Snowbird2:57
- B3Little Green Apples3:15
- B4Sugar, Don't You Know3:30
- B5Have A Nice Day2:57
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bing 'n Basie are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Bing 'n Basie are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1972 and 1973.
When was Bing 'n Basie first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Netherlands, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Daybreak Records 5C 056-93496.
How do I tell if my copy of Bing 'n Basie is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 5C 056-93496, DRJ 2014, 2932 007, DR2014) 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 Bing 'n Basie 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.
