US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Jubilee 1083Jubilee JLP 1083
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Superlaphonic Hi-Fi
- Runout / matrix
JLP-1083-ASide A etched
JLP-1083-BSide B etched
JLP 1083ALabel Side A
JLP 1083BLabel Side B
Della ReeseAmen!
Vinyl pressings
Amen!
by Della Reese · 1958
13 pressings7 countriesGospelFunk / Soul
Amen! was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 Amen!
3 pressings came out in 1958, the album's first year, in 3 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
1958- Label and catalog number
- London Records LTZ-J 15154
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
AJL-1194-1BLabel side A
AJL-1195-1BLabel side B
Germany
1958- Label and catalog number
- London Records LZT-N 15154
- 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 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Germany | London Records LZT-N 15154First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | UK | London Records LTZ-J 15154First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Jubilee 1083 / Jubilee JLP 1083First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | US | Jubilee JGM 1083LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Jubilee JGS 1083LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | US | Jubilee JGS 1083LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Spain | Jubilee S - 21.113 / Movieplay S - 21.113LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Jubilee JLP1083LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | Mode Disques MDINT.9 299LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Jubilee JGST-1083 / Jubilee JGST 1083LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | US | Jubilee JGS 6009LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Jubilee 1083 / Jubilee JGM 1083LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | USA & Canada | Jubilee JLP 1083LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Amen!3:55
- A2Jesus Will Answer Your Prayer2:44
- A3Last Mile Of The Way4:00
- A4Nobody Knows The Trouble I've Seen4:40
- B1Rock My Soul2:03
- B2Hard To Get Along5:15
- B3Up Above My Head I Hear Music In The Air3:06
- B4I Know The Lord Has Laid His Hand On Me3:36
- B5Jesus2:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Amen! are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Amen! are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1958 and 1969.
When was Amen! first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in US, UK, Germany. One of them is Jubilee 1083.
How do I tell if my copy of Amen! is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1083, LTZ-J 15154, LZT-N 15154) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, JLP-1083-A and JLP-1083-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Amen! 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.
