US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Epic LA 16012
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XEM52485-1BSide-1
XEM52486-1ASide-2
Charlie RouseYeah!
Vinyl pressings
Yeah!
by Charlie Rouse · 1961
15 pressings5 countriesPost BopJazz
Yeah! was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Yeah!
6 pressings came out in 1961, 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
1961- Label and catalog number
- Epic BA 17012
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XSB 52488-1ASide-1
XSB 52488-1BSide-2
UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- Fontana 682 216 TLFontana TFL.5157
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- Fontana STFL.575Fontana 885 236 TY
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AA 885236 ▽ 1Y ▽ 3 // 420V VOSide 1
AA 885236 ▽ 2Y ▽ 3 // 420V VOSide 2
UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- Fontana STFL.575
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, White Label, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AA 885236 ▽ 1Y ▽ 3 // 420V VOSide 1
AA 885236 ▽ 2Y ▽ 3 // 420V VOSide 2
Netherlands
1961- Label and catalog number
- Fontana 682 216 TL
- 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 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Netherlands | Fontana 682 216 TLFirst yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | UK | Fontana 682 216 TL / Fontana TFL.5157First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | UK | Fontana STFL.575 / Fontana 885 236 TYFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | UK | Fontana STFL.575First yearLP, Album, Promo, White Label, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, White Label, Stereo · Promo |
| 1961 | US | Epic LA 16012First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Epic BA 17012First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | France | Columbia FPX 233LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | US | Epic BA 17012LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1990s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Japan | M&M ENTERPRISES LA 16012LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1995 | US | Classic Records BA 17012 / Epic BA 17012LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1996 | US | Classic Records BA 17012 / Epic BA 17012LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1996 | US | Classic Records BA 17012 / Epic BA 17012LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1996 | US | Classic Records BA 17012 / Epic BA 17012LP, Single Sided, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Single Sided, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Japan | Epic SIJP 1096LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Epic ECPZ-5LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1You Don't Know What Love Is6:26
- A2Lil Rousin5:00
- A3Stella By Starlight6:15
- B1Billy's Blues8:44
- B2Rouse's Point4:44
- B3No Greater Love6:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Yeah! are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Yeah! are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1961 and 2024.
When was Yeah! first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, UK, Netherlands. One of them is Epic LA 16012.
How do I tell if my copy of Yeah! is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LA 16012, BA 17012, 682 216 TL, STFL.575) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XEM52485-1B and XEM52486-1A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Yeah! 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.