Japan
1978- Label and catalog number
- Artists House GP-3175
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
Chet BakerOnce Upon A Summertime
Vinyl pressings
Once Upon A Summertime
by Chet Baker · 1978
10 pressings6 countriesCool JazzJazz
Once Upon A Summertime was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Once Upon A Summertime
1 pressing came out in 1978, 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Japan | Artists House GP-3175First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | Artists House AH 9411LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | France | Galaxy 68.165LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1984 | Italy | Galaxy NM 3011LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1984 | US | Galaxy GXY-5150LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1985 | Japan | Galaxy VIJ-6447LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1985 | Japan | Galaxy VIJ-6447 / Galaxy GXY-6447LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1986 | Brazil | Fantasy 826 136-1LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1989 | Germany | Original Jazz Classics OJC 405 / Galaxy GXY-5150LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1989 | US | Original Jazz Classics OJC 405 / Galaxy GXY-5150LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Tracklist
- A1Tidal Breeze6:46
- A2Shifting Down7:28
- A3ESP5:38
- B1The Song Is You9:14
- B2Once Upon A Summertime11:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Once Upon A Summertime are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Once Upon A Summertime are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1978 and 1989.
When was Once Upon A Summertime first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Japan. One of them is Artists House GP-3175.
How do I tell if my copy of Once Upon A Summertime is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GP-3175) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Once Upon A Summertime 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.
