US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Epic LG 3124
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
Chu Berry And His Stompy Stevedores"Chu"
Vinyl pressings
"Chu"
by Chu Berry And His Stompy Stevedores · 1955
15 pressings9 countriesSwingJazz
"Chu" 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 "Chu"
4 pressings came out in 1955, 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.
UK
1955- Label and catalog number
- Philips BBL 7054
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
Netherlands
1955- Label and catalog number
- Philips B 07084 L
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
AA 07084 ▽ 1L = 1// 670Runout side A
AA 07084 ▽ 2L = 1//670 IΛ△Runout side B
AA 07084.1 LLabel side A
AA 07084.2 LLabel side B
Norway
1955- Label and catalog number
- Philips BBL 7054
- Format
- LP, Compilation
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.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Netherlands | Philips B 07084 LFirst yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | Norway | Philips BBL 7054First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1955 | UK | Philips BBL 7054First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | US | Epic LG 3124First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | Australia | Philips B 07868 RLP, 10", Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Compilation, Mono · Mono |
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | France | Epic BN 26267LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1968 | US | Epic EE 22008LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1968 | US | Epic EE 22007LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | US | Epic EE 22008LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Japan | CBS/Sony SOPL-123LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1974 | US | Columbia Special Products JEE 22007LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Columbia Special Products JEE 22007LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1974 | US | Columbia Special Products JEE 22007LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Spain | CBS LSP 980673-1LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Philips B 07084LLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Limehouse Blues
- A2Maelstrom
- A3Ebb Tide
- A4Now You're Talking My Language
- A5My Secret Love Affair
- A6Back Home Again In Indiana
- B1Chuberry Jam
- B2Warmin Up
- B3Come On With The "Come On"
- B4At The Clam-Bake Carnival
- B5Too Marvelous For Words
- B6Jive (Page "1" Of The Hepster's Dictionary)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of "Chu" are there?
15 vinyl pressings of "Chu" are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1955 and 1989.
When was "Chu" first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in US, UK, Netherlands, Norway. One of them is Epic LG 3124.
How do I tell if my copy of "Chu" is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LG 3124, BBL 7054, B 07084 L) 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 "Chu" 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.