US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records MGV-2081
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
50462 MGV 2081 ASide A, etched
50463 MGV 2081 BSide B, etched
50,462Label side A
50,463Label side B
Blossom DearieGive Him The Ooh-La-La
Vinyl pressings
Give Him The Ooh-La-La
by Blossom Dearie · 1958
10 pressings5 countriesVocalJazz
Give Him The Ooh-La-La was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 Give Him The Ooh-La-La
2 pressings came out in 1958, the album's first year. 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
1958- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records MG V-2081
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · DG, Black Labels
- Runout / matrix
50462-MGV-2081-ASide A, etched
50463-MGV-2081-BSide B, etched
50,462Label side A
50,463Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | US | Verve Records MGV-2081First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Verve Records MG V-2081First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Japan | Verve Records MV 2036LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1973 | Japan | Verve Records MV 2036LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1976 | Japan | Verve Records MV 2546LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Japan | Verve Records POJJ-1534LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Europe | Doxy Dox835LP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Worldwide | Verve Records 00602478849145 / UMe 00602478849145LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | New Zealand | Verve Records MG V-2081LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Verve Records MGV-2081 / Verve Records V-2081LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Just One Of Those Things
- A2Like Someone In Love
- A3Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea
- A4They Say It's Spring
- A5Try Your Wings
- A6Bang Goes The Drum (And You're In Love)
- B1The Riviera
- B2The Middle Of Love
- B3Plus Je T'Embrasse
- B4Give Him The Ooh-La-La
- B5Let Me Love You
- B6I Walk A Little Faster
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Give Him The Ooh-La-La are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Give Him The Ooh-La-La are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1958 and 2026.
When was Give Him The Ooh-La-La first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in US. One of them is Verve Records MGV-2081.
How do I tell if my copy of Give Him The Ooh-La-La is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MGV-2081, MG V-2081) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 50462 MGV 2081 A and 50463 MGV 2081 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Give Him The Ooh-La-La 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.