US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6084
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
PD-1-6084 A-PRC-1-1-1Side A Etching
PD-1-6084 B-PRC-1Side B Etching
MASTERDISKSide A & B Mastering Facility Stamp
G.K.Side A & B Mastering Initials Etching
Vinyl pressings
Blue Benson
by George Benson · 1976
25 pressings9 countriesSoul-JazzJazzFunk / Soul
Blue Benson 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 Blue Benson
9 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 6 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6084
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
PD-1-6084-A3-1-1 MASTERDISK PRCSide A runout
PD-1-6084-B-PRC-2-1-1 MASTERDISK PRCSide B runout
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6084
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo
Australia
1976- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2391 242
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Australia
1976- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2391 242
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Canada
1976- Label and catalog number
- Polydor MIP-1-9351
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Australia | Polydor 2391 242First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1976 | Australia | Polydor 2391 242First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1976 | Canada | Polydor MIP-1-9351First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1976 | France | Polydor 2391 242First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1976 | Japan | Polydor MPF 1053First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1976 | New Zealand | Polydor 2391 242First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1976 | US | Polydor PD-1-6084 / Polydor 2391 242 6LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1976 | US | Polydor PD-1-6084LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1976 | US | Polydor PD-1-6084First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1976 | US | Polydor PD-1-6084First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1976 | US | Polydor PD-1-6084 / Polydor 2391 242LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1976 | US | Polydor PD-1-6084First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | US | Polydor PD-1-6084LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition |
| 1976 | US | Polydor PD-1-6084 / Polydor 2391 242LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Polydor PD-1-6084 / Polydor 2391 242 6LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Italy | Polydor 2486 272LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1984 | Brazil | Polydor 2391 242LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1985 | Spain | Polydor 23 91 242LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Spain | Polydor 823657-1LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Polydor 2391 242LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | US | Polydor PD-1-6084LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | US | Polydor PD-1-6084LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Billie's Bounce6:08
- A2Low Down & Dirty8:23
- A3That Lucky Old Sun (Just Rolls Around Heaven All Day)3:37
- B1Thunder Walk4:38
- B2Doobie, Doobie Blues5:10
- B3What's New5:24
- B4I Remember Wes3:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Blue Benson are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Blue Benson are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1976 and 1990.
When was Blue Benson first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US, Australia, Canada, France and more. One of them is Polydor PD-1-6084.
How do I tell if my copy of Blue Benson is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PD-1-6084, 2391 242, MIP-1-9351, MPF 1053) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PD-1-6084 A-PRC-1-1-1 and PD-1-6084 B-PRC-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Blue Benson 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.
