US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Jubilee SDJLP 1095
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Della ReeseThe Story Of The Blues
Vinyl pressings
The Story Of The Blues
by Della Reese · 1959
16 pressings5 countriesJazzBlues
The Story Of The Blues was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 The Story Of The Blues
6 pressings came out in 1959, 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.
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Jubilee JLP-1095
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
JLP-1095 A-FSide 1 Runout
JLP-1095 FSide 2 Runout
JLP-1095-ASide 1 Label
JLP-1095-BSide 2 Label
Country unknown
1959- Label and catalog number
- Jubilee SDJLP 1095
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
JLP-S1095-A
JLP-S1095-B
UK
April 1959- Label and catalog number
- London Records LTZ-J 15163London Records LTZ-J.15163
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
AJL-1244-1B D ET 1Side A runout
AJL-1245-1B D ET 1Side B runout
AJL.1244Side A label
AJL.1245Side B label
UK
1959- Label and catalog number
- London Records SAH-J 6021
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AJZ-1244-1KSide 1 Runout
AJZ-1245-1KSide 2 Runout
Canada
1959- Label and catalog number
- Jubilee JLP-1095
- Format
- LP, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Unknown | Jubilee SDJLP 1095First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1959 | Canada | Jubilee JLP-1095First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | UK | London Records SAH-J 6021First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | Jubilee SDJLP 1095First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | Jubilee JLP-1095First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | UK | London Records LTZ-J 15163 / London Records LTZ-J.15163First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | US | Jubilee JGM 1095 / Jubilee 1095LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Jubilee JGM-1095LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Jubilee JGS 1095 / Jubilee 1095LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1960 | US | Jubilee JGM 1095 / Jubilee 1095LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Japan | Jubilee UPS-521-JLP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1972 | Japan | Jubilee UPS-521-JLP, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Mode Disques MDINT 9 298LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Jubilee JGM-1095LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Jubilee 1095 / Jubilee JLP 1095LP, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Jubilee JGST 1095LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1The Story Of The Blues1:27
- A2Good Morning Blues2:50
- A3Empty Bed Blues2:50
- A4Squeeze Me2:33
- A5You've Been A Good Old Wagon2:45
- A6Sent For You Yesterday (And Here You Come Today)1:52
- B1St. James Infirmary3:21
- B2Lover Man (Oh Where Can You Be)3:05
- B3Things Ain't What They Used To Be2:28
- B4Stormy Weather3:29
- B5There's Always The Blues2:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Story Of The Blues are there?
16 vinyl pressings of The Story Of The Blues are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1959 and 1972.
When was The Story Of The Blues first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Jubilee SDJLP 1095.
How do I tell if my copy of The Story Of The Blues is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SDJLP 1095, JLP-1095, LTZ-J 15163, SAH-J 6021) 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 The Story Of The Blues 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.
