US
November 1959- Label and catalog number
- Chess LP 1442
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
LP-9711
LP-9712
Gene AmmonsSoulful Saxophone
Vinyl pressings
Soulful Saxophone
by Gene Ammons · 1959
10 pressings2 countriesJazz
Soulful Saxophone was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 Soulful Saxophone
3 pressings came out in 1959, 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.
US
November 1959- Label and catalog number
- Chess LP-1442
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
U-9711Side A Label
U-9712Side B Label
US
November 1959- Label and catalog number
- Chess LP 1442
- Format
- LP, Promo, Mono · Multi-colored
- Runout / matrix
LP-9711 △1902Side 1: Etched
LP-9712 △1903 ASide 2: Etched
SheldonBoth sides: Stamped
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.
1950s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | US | Chess LP 1442First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Chess LP 1442First yearLP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono, Colored vinyl | LP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono, Colored vinyl |
| 1959 | US | Chess LP-1442First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | US | Cadet LP-783LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
| 1967 | US | Cadet LPS 783LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1967 | US | Cadet LP 783LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | US | Cadet CA 783 / Cadet LPS-783LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Cadet CA 783LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Cadet LP 783LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Chess LP 1442LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1My Foolish Heart2:42
- A2Prelude To A Kiss2:55
- A3Goodbye2:40
- A4Can Anyone Explain2:48
- A5It's You Or No One3:05
- B1Pennies From Heaven2:30
- B2Happiness Is A Thing Called Joe2:38
- B3You Go To My Head2:45
- B4Once In A While3:05
- B5It's The Talk Of The Town2:44
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Soulful Saxophone are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Soulful Saxophone are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1959 and 1977.
When was Soulful Saxophone first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US. One of them is Chess LP 1442, released November 1959.
How do I tell if my copy of Soulful Saxophone is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LP 1442, LP-1442) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LP-9711 and LP-9712. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Soulful Saxophone 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.
