US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Records 2310-901
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2310-901 PP-2539 JG♡JVCRunout side A
2310-901 PP-2540 JG♡JVCRunout side B
PP-2539Side A label
PP-2540Side B label
Count Basie Orchestra88 Basie Street
Vinyl pressings
88 Basie Street
by Count Basie Orchestra · 1984
13 pressings5 countriesBig BandJazz
88 Basie Street 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 88 Basie Street
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
- Pablo Records 2310-901
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1984- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Records 2310-901
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
08_22996_1A_1 PABLO-2310 901-A A NLSide A runout
08_22996_1B_1 PABLO-2310 901-B A NLSide B runout
PP-2539Label side A
PP-2540Label side B
Japan
1984- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Records 28MJ 3388
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Japan
1984- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Records 28MJ 3388
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
28MJ - 3388 A 1 1 1 ⊹ R V 〄A-side runout
28MJ - 3388 B 1 1 1 ⊹B-side 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.
1980s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Europe | Pablo Records 2310-901First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Germany | Pablo Records 2310-901First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Japan | Pablo Records 28MJ 3388First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Japan | Pablo Records 28MJ 3388First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Pablo Records 2310-901First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | US | Pablo Records 2310-901LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1985 | Spain | Pablo Records PPL-52000LP, Album | LP, Album |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | US | Analogue Productions AJAZ 2310-901 / Pablo Records 2310-90112", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | US | Analogue Productions APJ 156 / Pablo Records 2310-901LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Original Jazz Classics OJC 808 / Pablo Records 2310-901LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Analogue Productions AAPJ 808LP, 45 RPM, Album, Reissue | LP, 45 RPM, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Pablo Records 2310-901LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Pablo Records 2310-901LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Bluesville6:57
- A288 Basie Street4:45
- A3Contractor's Blues7:49
- B1The Blues Machine6:27
- B2Katy2:31
- B3Sunday At The Savoy12:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of 88 Basie Street are there?
13 vinyl pressings of 88 Basie Street are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1984 and 2024.
When was 88 Basie Street first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US, Europe, Germany, Japan. One of them is Pablo Records 2310-901.
How do I tell if my copy of 88 Basie Street is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2310-901, 28MJ 3388) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2310-901 PP-2539 JG♡JVC and 2310-901 PP-2540 JG♡JVC. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 88 Basie Street 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.
