US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BLP 4133
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
BNLP 4133-A VAN GELDERLabel, side A
BNLP 4133-B VAN GELDERLabel, side B
Vinyl pressings
A Swingin' Affair
by Dexter Gordon · 1962
23 pressings5 countriesHard BopJazz
A Swingin' Affair 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 A Swingin' Affair
2 pressings came out in 1962, the album's first year. 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
- Blue Note BST-84133
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
[ear] BNST-84133·A VAN GELDER STEREORunout Side A
[ear] BNST-84133·B VAN GELDER STEREORunout Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | US | Blue Note BLP 4133First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Blue Note BST-84133First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BLP 4133LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BST-84133LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Blue Note BST-84133LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1967 | US | Blue Note BST-84133LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Japan | Blue Note BST 84133LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Blue Note BST 84133LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Blue Note BST-84133LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Blue Note BST-84133 / Blue Note BLP-4133LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Blue Note BST 84133LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | France | Blue Note BST 84133LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1983 | France | Blue Note BST 84133LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1990s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Japan | Blue Note BN 4133LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
| 1997 | US | Classic Records ST-84133 / Blue Note BST 84133LP, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1999 | US | Blue Note BST 84133 / Blue Note ST-84133LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2010s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | US | Music Matters Ltd. MMBST-84133 / Blue Note ST-84133LP, 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered | LP, 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered |
| 2013 | Europe | Blue Note ST-84133 / Elemental Music ERLP 1001LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2017 | France | Rat Pack Records BLP 4133 / Culture Factory 782765LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Unofficial Release, Mono · Unofficial, Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Unofficial Release, Mono · Unofficial, Mono, Limited |
| 2018 | Europe | Down at Dawn DAD 114LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2019 | Europe | Jazz Images 37131LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Worldwide | Blue Note 0850292 / UMe 0850292LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Blue Note BST 84133LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Soy Califa
- A2Don't Explain
- A3You Stepped Out Of A Dream
- B1The Backbone
- B2Until The Real Thing Comes Along
- B3McSplivens
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Swingin' Affair are there?
23 vinyl pressings of A Swingin' Affair are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1962 and 2020.
When was A Swingin' Affair first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US. One of them is Blue Note BLP 4133.
How do I tell if my copy of A Swingin' Affair is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLP 4133, BST-84133) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BNLP 4133-A VAN GELDER and BNLP 4133-B VAN GELDER. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Swingin' Affair 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.
