Germany
1976- Label and catalog number
- Intercord 25 109-0 B
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
A-2739 AA-side inner label
A-2739 BB-side inner label
Ella FitzgeraldBasin Street Blues
Vinyl pressings
Basin Street Blues
by Ella Fitzgerald · 1976
14 pressings4 countriesBig BandSwingJazz
Basin Street Blues was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Basin Street Blues
2 pressings came out in 1976, 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.
Germany
1976- Label and catalog number
- Intercord INT 125.404
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
A-2739 AA-side inner label
A-2739 BB-side inner label
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.
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Germany | Intercord 25 109-0 BFirst yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1976 | Germany | Intercord INT 125.404First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Romania | Electrecord STM-EDE 01379LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Romania | Electrecord STM-EDE 01379LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | Spain | Intercord 110.298/7 / Intercord 11.0298/7LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Romania | Electrecord STM-EDE 01379 / Electrecord ST-EDE 01379LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1986 | Greece | Blue Point 10019 / Blue Point BLUE POINT 10019LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Romania | Electrecord ST-EDE 01379LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Romania | Electrecord ST-EDE 01379LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Romania | Electrecord STM-EDE 01379LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Romania | Electrecord STM-EDE 01379LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Romania | Electrecord ST-EDE 01379LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Romania | Electrecord ST-EDE 01379LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Romania | Electrecord STM-EDE 01379LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1It's Only A Paper Moon2:30
- A2That Old Black Magic2:27
- A3Starlit Hour3:08
- A4Sing Song Swing2:45
- A5Flying Home2:26
- A6Stairway To The Stars3:08
- B1Basin Street Blues3:04
- B2A Tisket - A Tasket3:32
- B3It's A Blue World3:39
- B4Is There Somebody Else2:35
- B5Chewing Gum3:16
- B6Sugar Blues3:02
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Basin Street Blues are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Basin Street Blues are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1976 and 1986.
When was Basin Street Blues first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Germany. One of them is Intercord 25 109-0 B.
How do I tell if my copy of Basin Street Blues is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 25 109-0 B, INT 125.404) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A-2739 A and A-2739 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Basin Street Blues 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.
