US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Roulette R-52099
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Count Basie OrchestraBasie In Sweden
Vinyl pressings
Basie In Sweden
by Count Basie Orchestra · 1962
20 pressings7 countriesSwingBig BandJazz
Basie In Sweden was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Basie In Sweden
6 pressings came out in 1962, 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.
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Roulette SR-52099
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Canada
1962- Label and catalog number
- Roulette SR-52099, SR 52099
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
R SD-338 A-2ASide A runout
R SD-338 B-2BSide B runout
Canada
1962- Label and catalog number
- Roulette R-52099
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Italy
1962- Label and catalog number
- Roulette VB-SR 52099Roulette SR 52099
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Sweden
1962- Label and catalog number
- Roulette R-52099
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Canada | Roulette SR-52099, SR 52099First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | Canada | Roulette R-52099First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Italy | Roulette VB-SR 52099 / Roulette SR 52099First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | Sweden | Roulette R-52099First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Roulette R-52099First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Roulette SR-52099First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | Japan | Roulette SMJ-7124LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | UK | Columbia 33SX 1606LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Roulette R-52099 / Roulette R 52099LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | UK | Columbia SCX 3510LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Sweden | Sonet GP-10014 / Grand Prix GP-10014LP, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1973 | Japan | Roulette YS-2798-ROLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Japan | Roulette YW-7545-ROLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Japan | Roulette YW-7844-ROLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | France | Roulette 500023LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1983 | Japan | Roulette YS-7136-ROLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | US | Roulette SR-59040LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | US | Roulette SR-59040LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Roulette VR. 56 015LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Roulette SR-52099LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Little Pony2:25
- A2Plymouth Rock7:00
- A3Backwater Blues5:06
- A4Who Me3:23
- B1April In Paris3:30
- B2Backstage Blues5:00
- B3Good Time Blues5:00
- B4Peace Pipe4:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Basie In Sweden are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Basie In Sweden are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1962 and 1984.
When was Basie In Sweden first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US, Canada, Italy, Sweden. One of them is Roulette R-52099.
How do I tell if my copy of Basie In Sweden is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use R-52099, SR-52099, SR-52099, SR 52099, VB-SR 52099) 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 Basie In Sweden 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.
