UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Fontana FJL 902
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Vinyl pressings
Blues In Thirds
by Earl Hines · 1966
22 pressings9 countriesSwingJazz
Blues In Thirds was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Blues In Thirds
3 pressings came out in 1966, 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.
Netherlands
1966- Label and catalog number
- Fontana 883 902 JCY
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
New Zealand
1966- Label and catalog number
- Viking VPL.240
- Format
- LP, Limited Edition, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Netherlands | Fontana 883 902 JCYFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | New Zealand | Viking VPL.240First yearLP, Limited Edition, Mono · Mono, Limited | LP, Limited Edition, Mono · Mono, Limited |
| 1966 | UK | Fontana FJL 902First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | France | Fontana 683.902 JCLLP, Album | LP, Album |
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | South Africa | Black Lion Records BKC 9028LP | LP |
| 1971 | Switzerland | Intercord 28 411-7 ULP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1971 | UK | Black Lion Records BLP 30106LP | LP |
| 1972 | France | Freedom BLP 30106 / Freedom BLP 30.106LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1973 | France | Black Lion Records BLP 278.107LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1973 | US | Black Lion Records BL-112LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Japan | Black Lion Records PA-3148 / Trio Records PA-3148LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Netherlands | Black Lion Records BLP 30106LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Black Lion Records BLP 30106LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1984 | Japan | Black Lion Records K18P 9323 / Black Lion Records BLP 30106LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1984 | Japan | Black Lion Records K18P 9323LP | LP |
| 1989 | Germany | Black Lion Records BLP 60120LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Black Lion Records 65.118LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | France | Black Lion Records BLP 30106LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Germany | Black Lion Records 28 411-7U / Intercord Ton GmbH 28 411-7ULP | LP |
| ? | Germany | Intercord 28 411-7 U / Black Lion Records 28 411-7 ULP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Black Lion Records BLP 30106LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Polydor 2460 112LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Tea For Two6:08
- A2Velvet Moon5:40
- A3Blues After Midnight6:23
- A4Shiny Stockings4:12
- B1Blues In Thirds6:21
- B2When I Dream Of You6:23
- B3Sweet Lorraine6:50
- B4Stanley's Dance3:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Blues In Thirds are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Blues In Thirds are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1966 and 1989.
When was Blues In Thirds first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in UK, Netherlands, New Zealand. One of them is Fontana FJL 902.
How do I tell if my copy of Blues In Thirds is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FJL 902, 883 902 JCY, VPL.240) 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 Blues In Thirds 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.
