France
1955- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 84009
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
xBARCX29384 21 M6 170960Runout side A
xBARCX29385 21 M6 170961Runout side B
xBARCX 29.384Label side A
xBARCX 29.385Label side B
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Vinyl pressings
Chet Baker Quartet
by Chet Baker Quartet · 1955
13 pressings6 countriesBopCool JazzJazz
Chet Baker Quartet was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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 Chet Baker Quartet
1 pressing came out in 1955, 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.
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.
1950s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | France | Barclay 84009First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | UK | Felsted PDL 85008LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Japan | Blue Star GP-3108ⓂLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1976 | Japan | Blue Star GP-3108ⓂLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Spain | Blue Star 17.2670/5 / Barclay 17.2670/5LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1986 | Spain | Barclay BLP-84009 / Fresh Sound Records FSR-526LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1986 | Spain | Barclay BLP-84009 / Fresh Sound Records FSR-526LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
2010s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | France | Sam Records SR01/1 / Barclay 84.009LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono, Limited |
| 2011 | France | Sam Records SR01/1LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 2017 | Europe | Jazz Images 37035LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2019 | Italy | Barclay 84009LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | France | Sam Records SR01/1 / Barclay 84.009LP, Album, Limited Edition, Misprint, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Misprint, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono, Limited |
| 2024 | France | Barclay 6534715 / Barclay 84009LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
Tracklist
- A1Rondette
- A2Piece Caprice
- A3Mid-Forte
- A4Re-search
- A5Pomp
- B1Sad Walk
- B2Just Duo
- B3The Girl From Greenland
- B4Brash
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Chet Baker Quartet are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Chet Baker Quartet are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1955 and 2024.
When was Chet Baker Quartet first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in France. One of them is Barclay 84009.
How do I tell if my copy of Chet Baker Quartet is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 84009) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, xBARCX29384 21 M6 170960 and xBARCX29385 21 M6 170961. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Chet Baker Quartet 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.
