France
1965- Label and catalog number
- Ducretet Thomson 300 V 140
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Earl HinesParis Session
Vinyl pressings
Paris Session
by Earl Hines · 1965
10 pressings7 countriesBopJazz
Paris Session was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Paris Session
3 pressings came out in 1965, 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.
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SX 6030
- Format
- LP
Argentina
1965- Label and catalog number
- ANTAR 300 V 140
- Format
- LP
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Argentina | ANTAR 300 V 140First yearLP | LP |
| 1965 | France | Ducretet Thomson 300 V 140First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | UK | Columbia SX 6030First yearLP | LP |
| 1966 | Italy | Ducretet Thomson KLTP 158LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | Spain | La Voz De Su Amo LCLP 1461LP | LP |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | US | Inner City Records IC 1142LP | LP |
| 1984 | France | Pathé 155 2611LP | LP |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Ducretet Thomson DUX 40262LP | LP |
| ? | France | Emidisc C 048-50756 / Emidisc 2C 048-50.756LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | Odeon OR-8063LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1I Surrender Dear
- A2I Cover The Waterfront
- A3Second Balcony Jump
- A4A Pretty Girl Is Like A Melody
- A5I Can't Give You Anything But Love
- B1Blue Because Of You
- B2Somebody Loves Me
- B3Sixty Five Faubourg
- B4On The Sunny Side Of The Street
- B5Sweet Sue
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Paris Session are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Paris Session are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1965 and 1984.
When was Paris Session first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in France, UK, Argentina. One of them is Ducretet Thomson 300 V 140.
How do I tell if my copy of Paris Session is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 300 V 140, SX 6030) 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 Paris 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.
