France
1969- Label and catalog number
- MPS Records 15001
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MU- 15001 A. LN5 MPside A
MU. 15001 B. LN5 MPside B
Vinyl pressings
Basic Basie
by Count Basie Orchestra · 1969
29 pressings10 countriesBig BandJazz
Basic Basie was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Basic Basie
2 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Japan
1969- Label and catalog number
- MPS Records YS-2402-MP
- Format
- LP, Album · Gate-fold
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 29 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | France | MPS Records 15001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Germany | MPS Records MPS 15 264 ST / MPS Records 15264LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1969 | Japan | MPS Records YS-2402-MPFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1970s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Germany | MPS Records MPS 15 264 STLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Japan | MPS Records YS-2402-MLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1970 | UK | Polydor 2384 010LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Japan | MPS Records YS-2402-MPLP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1971 | Germany | MPS Records 15 264 / MPS Records CRM 724LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1971 | UK | MPS Records BMPS 19 207242 / BASF BMPS 19 207242LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | South Africa | RCA Victor 38-402LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1972 | US | Groove Merchant GM 2201LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | US | Groove Merchant GM 2201LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Groove Merchant GM 2201LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Groove Merchant GM 2201LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Argentina | MPS Records 20724LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Spain | MPS Records 32 53 163 (724-2) / BASF 32 53 163 (724-2)LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Japan | MPS Records ULS-6065-PLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1978 | Japan | MPS Records ULS-1620-P / MPS Records ULS-6065-PLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | US | MPS Records 821 291-1 / Verve Records 821 291-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1985 | France | MPS Records 821 291-1LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1988 | Spain | MPS Records 424 516-1LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Austria | MPS Records 2120724-2 / BASF 2120724-2LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| ? | Brazil | MPS Records 2120724-2 / BASF 2120724-2LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Brazil | MPS Records MDLP-12370LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | MPS Records 2120724-2 / BASF 2120724-2LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | MPS Records 821 291-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | MPS Records 15 264 / SR International 61 796LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Japan | MPS Records ULX-58-PLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Japan | MPS Records UPS-2107-PLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Idaho2:16
- A2Blues In My Heart2:50
- A3I Don't Stand A Ghost Of A Chance With You3:50
- A4Red Roses For A Blue Lady2:48
- A5Moonglow2:53
- A6Ma, He's Making Eyes At Me2:12
- B1M - Squad2:15
- B2Sweet Loraine3:25
- B3Ain't Misbehavin'2:33
- B4Don't Worry 'Bout Me2:54
- B5As Long As I Live2:45
- B6I've Got The World On A String2:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Basic Basie are there?
29 vinyl pressings of Basic Basie are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1969 and 1988.
When was Basic Basie first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in France, Japan. One of them is MPS Records 15001.
How do I tell if my copy of Basic Basie is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 15001, YS-2402-MP) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MU- 15001 A. LN5 MP and MU. 15001 B. LN5 MP. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Basic Basie 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.
