US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Enja Records enja2054
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ENJA 2054 ASide 1 Etched
ENJA 2054 BSide 2 Etched
ENJA-2054-ASide 1 Label
ENJA-2054-BSide 2 Label
Booker ErvinLament For Booker Ervin
Vinyl pressings
Lament For Booker Ervin
by Booker Ervin · 1975
10 pressings3 countriesHard BopJazz
Lament For Booker Ervin was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Lament For Booker Ervin
3 pressings came out in 1975, 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- Enja Records enja2054
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ENJA 2054 ASide 1 Etched
ENJA 2054 BSide 2 Etched
ENJA-2054-ASide 1 Label
ENJA-2054-BSide 2 Label
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Enja Records enja2054
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
ENJA 2054 ASide 1 Etched
ENJA 2054 BSide 2 Etched
ENJA-2054-ASide 1 Label
ENJA-2054-BSide 2 Label
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.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Japan | Victor SMJ-6116M / Enja Records SMJ-6116MLP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1975 | US | Enja Records enja2054First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Enja Records enja2054First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | US | Enja Records enja2054First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Germany | Enja Records enja 2054LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1977 | Japan | Enja Records SFX-10708LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1977 | US | Inner City Records IC 3006LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1977 | US | Inner City Records IC 3006LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Japan | Enja Records 15MJ 9058LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Enja Records enja 2054LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ABlues For You17:13
- B1Blues For You (Cont.)10:18
- B2Lament For Booker8:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lament For Booker Ervin are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Lament For Booker Ervin are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1975 and 1985.
When was Lament For Booker Ervin first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US. One of them is Enja Records enja2054.
How do I tell if my copy of Lament For Booker Ervin is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use enja2054) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ENJA 2054 A and ENJA 2054 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lament For Booker Ervin 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.
