UK & Europe
1975- Label and catalog number
- Sonet SNTF 692
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SNTF 692 A-1△G I JSide A, runout
SNTF 692 B-1△G I OSide B, runout
SNTF 692 ASide A, label
SNTF 692 BSide B, label
Vinyl pressings
The Bop Session
by Dizzy Gillespie · 1975
18 pressings9 countriesBopJazz
The Bop Session was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Bop Session
7 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 5 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 & Europe
1975- Label and catalog number
- Sonet SNTF 692
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SNTF 692 A-1△GRunout, Side A
SNTF 692 B-1△GRunout, Side B
UK & Europe
1975- Label and catalog number
- Sonet SNTF 692
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SNTF-692 A 3 PAGSide A, runout etched
SNTF 692 B 3 PAGSide B, runout etched
SNTF 692 ASide A, label
SNTF 692 BSide B, label
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Sonet SNTF 692
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SNTF 692 A-1 𝝙 6Side A Runout, Stamped
SNTF 692 B-1 𝝙 6Side B Runout, Stamped
France
1975- Label and catalog number
- Sonet STY 28097
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
STY28097ARunout side A, handwritten
STY28097BRunout side B, handwritten
M.P.P.V.Runout both sides, stamped
Italy
1975- Label and catalog number
- Sonet SNTM 32692
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | France | Sonet STY 28097First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Italy | Sonet SNTM 32692First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Italy | Sonet STMP 37005LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1975 | Japan | Sonet K23P-6142First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | UK & Europe | Sonet SNTF 692First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | UK & Europe | Sonet SNTF 692First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | UK & Europe | Sonet SNTF 692First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Sonet SNTF 692First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | France | Columbia 2 C 064-97299LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Japan | Sonet UXP-36-NLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Spain | Discophon (S) 4295LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Brazil | Pick 308.0056LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Venezuela | Promus LPPS-20226LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Spain | CFE ES-162LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1987 | US | Gazell GJ-1005LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Brazil | Young 304.7079LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Israel | Sonet SNTF 692LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Spain | CFE 30.100162LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Blues 'N Boogie9:35
- A2Confirmation8:32
- A3Groovin' High7:18
- B1Lover Man6:58
- B2All The Things You Are9:55
- B3Lady Bird8:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Bop Session are there?
18 vinyl pressings of The Bop Session are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1975 and 1989.
When was The Bop Session first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in UK & Europe, US, France, Italy and more. One of them is Sonet SNTF 692.
How do I tell if my copy of The Bop Session is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SNTF 692, STY 28097, SNTM 32692, K23P-6142) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SNTF 692 A-1△G I J and SNTF 692 B-1△G I O. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Bop Session 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.
