US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Today 2312-132
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P PP-2431 -1C ∧Runout side A stamped
P PP-2432 -1A ∧ COLUMBIA NYRunout side B stamped
PP-2431Label side A
PP-2432Label side B
Ella FitzgeraldA Classy Pair
Vinyl pressings
A Classy Pair
by Ella Fitzgerald · 1982
14 pressings9 countriesBig BandBopSwingVocal
A Classy Pair was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Classy Pair
9 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 7 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.
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Today 2312-132
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2312-132-PP-2431-RE4 1/8/82 [Artisan logo] GFSide A runout
2312-132-PP-2432-RE4 1/8/82 [Artisan logo] GFSide B runout
PP-2431SIde A label
PP-2432SIde B label
Brazil
1982- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Today 6328 506
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1982- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Today 2312 132
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1982- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Today 2312 132
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2312-132 A TD 1 + ⬭ MPOSide A, etched
2312-132 B TD1 + ⬭ MPOSide B, etched
Germany
1982- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Today 2312 132
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2312-132 A TD1+ ∙○∙ MPO(cancelled)Runout Side A, etched
2312-132 B TD1+ ∙○∙ MPO(cancelled)Runout Side B, etched
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.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Brazil | Pablo Today 6328 506First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Canada | Pablo Today 2312 132First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | France | Pablo Today 2312 132First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Germany | Pablo Today 2312 132First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Germany | Pablo Today 2312-132 / Pablo Today 2312 132First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Italy | Pablo Today PBL 6004 (2312-132)First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Japan | Pablo Today 28MJ 3138First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | Pablo Today 2312-132First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | US | Pablo Records 2312-132LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1982 | US | Pablo Today 2312-132First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Scandinavia | Pablo Today 2312 132LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1984 | Spain | Pablo Today PN 4043LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | US | Musical Heritage Society MHS 7324MLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Pablo Today MHS 7324MLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Honeysuckle Rose6:08
- A2My Kind Of Trouble Is You4:35
- A3Teach Me Tonight3:15
- A4Organ Grinder's Swing6:29
- B1Don't Worry 'Bout Me3:30
- B2I'm Gettin' Sentimental Over You2:52
- B3Ain't Misbehavin'3:44
- B4Just A Sittin' And A Rockin'4:42
- B5Sweet Lorraine4:23
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Classy Pair are there?
14 vinyl pressings of A Classy Pair are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1982 and 1986.
When was A Classy Pair first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in US, Brazil, Canada, France and more. One of them is Pablo Today 2312-132.
How do I tell if my copy of A Classy Pair is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2312-132, 6328 506, 2312 132, PBL 6004 (2312-132)) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, P PP-2431 -1C ∧ and P PP-2432 -1A ∧ COLUMBIA NY. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Classy Pair 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.
