Europe
1984- Label and catalog number
- Timeless SJP 192
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SJP192 A 16C2Runout side A
SJP192 B 16C1 1Runout side B
SJP 192 ALabel side A
SJP 192 BLabel side B
Chet Baker TrioMr. B.
Vinyl pressings
Mr. B.
by Chet Baker Trio · 1984
13 pressings7 countriesJazz
Mr. B. was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Mr. B.
5 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Europe
1984- Label and catalog number
- Timeless SJP 192
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · EEC
- Runout / matrix
SJP192 A 16C2Runout side A
SJP192 B 16C1Runout side B
Japan
1984- Label and catalog number
- Timeless Records RJL-8090
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Netherlands
1984- Label and catalog number
- Timeless SJP 192
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SJP192 A 16C2Runout side A
SJP192 B 16C1 1Runout side B
SJP 192 ALabel side A
SJP 192 BLabel side B
Yugoslavia
1984- Label and catalog number
- Jugoton LSY-66215Timeless Records SJP 192
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
LSY 66215 A 04 09 84 SBSide A runout
LSY 66215 B 04 09 84 SBSide B runout
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.
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Europe | Timeless SJP 192First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Europe | Timeless SJP 192First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Japan | Timeless Records RJL-8090First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Timeless SJP 192First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Yugoslavia | Jugoton LSY-66215 / Timeless Records SJP 192First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Brazil | Imagem 8001 / Imagem Jazz IMS - 8001LP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | US | Tidal Waves Music TWM56LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | US | Tidal Waves Music TWM56LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | US | Tidal Waves Music TWM56LP, Album, Club Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Club edition, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Club Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Club edition, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | UK & Europe | Tidal Waves Music TWM56LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2021 | US | Tidal Waves Music TWM56LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP3268LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP3268LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Dolphin Dance6:22
- A2Ellen And David6:16
- A3Strollin'7:20
- B1In Your Own Sweet Way7:14
- B2Mister B4:05
- B3Beatrice4:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mr. B. are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Mr. B. are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1984 and 2024.
When was Mr. B. first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Europe, Japan, Netherlands, Yugoslavia. One of them is Timeless SJP 192.
How do I tell if my copy of Mr. B. is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SJP 192, RJL-8090, LSY-66215) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SJP192 A 16C2 and SJP192 B 16C1 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mr. B. 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.