US
September 1, 1961- Label and catalog number
- Contemporary Records M3589
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
LKL 12 343 D1Side A stamped
LKL 12 344 D1Side A stamped
(LKL 12-343)Side A label
(LKL 12-344)Side B label
Hampton HawesFor Real!
Vinyl pressings
For Real!
by Hampton Hawes · 1961
18 pressings7 countriesJazz
For Real! was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 For Real!
3 pressings came out in 1961, the album's first year, in 2 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
September 1, 1961- Label and catalog number
- Contemporary Records S 7589
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LKS-199-D1 STEREOSide A runout stamped, variant 1
LKS-200-D1 STEREOSide B runout stamped, variant 1
LKS-199-D2Side A runout stamped, variant 2
LKS-200-D2Side B runout stamped, variant 2
Argentina
1961- Label and catalog number
- Contemporary Records M-3589Trova M-3589
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
(LKL 199)Side A label
(LKL 200)Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Argentina | Contemporary Records M-3589 / Trova M-3589First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Contemporary Records M3589First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Contemporary Records S 7589First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | UK | Contemporary Records LAC.12295LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | UK | Contemporary Records SCA 5028LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | France | Contemporary Records CHTX 240.672 / La Voix De Son Maître CHTX 240.672LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Japan | Contemporary Records LAX 3018 / Contemporary Records LAX-3018LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
| 1974 | Japan | Contemporary Records GXC-3159LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | Contemporary Records S7589LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1984 | US | Contemporary Records S7589LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1984 | US | Contemporary Records S7589LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1984 | Japan | Contemporary Records P-7632LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Spain | Jazz Workshop JW-040LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Worldwide | Craft Recordings CR00709 / Contemporary Records CR00709LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Boplicity Records COP 013 / Contemporary Records COP 013LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Contemporary Records S7589LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Contemporary Records S7589LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | US | Contemporary Records S7589LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Hip6:14
- A2Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams9:20
- A3Crazeology6:40
- B1Numbers Game8:04
- B2For Real11:21
- B3I Love You3:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of For Real! are there?
18 vinyl pressings of For Real! are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1961 and 2024.
When was For Real! first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, Argentina. One of them is Contemporary Records M3589, released September 1, 1961.
How do I tell if my copy of For Real! is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M3589, S 7589, M-3589) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LKL 12 343 D1 and LKL 12 344 D1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is For Real! 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.
