US
1953- Label and catalog number
- King Records EP 200
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
KEP-1-XXIRunout side A, etched
KEP-2Runout side B, etched
KEP-1 XXLabel side A
KEP-2Label side B
Earl BosticEarl Bostic And His Alto Sax Vol. 1
Vinyl pressings
Earl Bostic And His Alto Sax Vol. 1
by Earl Bostic · 1953
14 pressings7 countriesJazz
Earl Bostic And His Alto Sax Vol. 1 was first pressed on vinyl in 1953. 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 Earl Bostic And His Alto Sax Vol. 1
1 pressing came out in 1953, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | US | King Records EP 200First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1954 | UK | Parlophone CGEP 17", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1954 | UK | Parlophone GEP 85067", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1954 | UK | Parlophone GEP 85067", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1955 | Japan | Angel Records OT 1001 / Angel Records OT-10017", EP | 7", EP |
| 1956 | Netherlands | Parlophone CGEP 17", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1956 | Spain | Odeon MSOE 31.1147", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Odeon GEOW 31-10117", EP | 7", EP |
| ? | Germany | Odeon GEOW 31-10117", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Odeon GEOW 31-10117", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Germany | Odeon GEOW 31-10117", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| ? | Norway | Odeon CGEP 17", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| ? | Norway | Odeon CGEP 17", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| ? | US | King Records EP-200 / King Records EP 2007", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Tracklist
- A1Flamingo
- A2Swing Low Sweet Boogie
- B1I Cant' Give You Anything But Love
- B2The Moon Is Low
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Earl Bostic And His Alto Sax Vol. 1 are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Earl Bostic And His Alto Sax Vol. 1 are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1953 and 1956.
When was Earl Bostic And His Alto Sax Vol. 1 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1953, in US. One of them is King Records EP 200.
How do I tell if my copy of Earl Bostic And His Alto Sax Vol. 1 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EP 200) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, KEP-1-XXI and KEP-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Earl Bostic And His Alto Sax Vol. 1 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.