Germany
1967- Label and catalog number
- SABA SB 15 149 ST
- Format
- LP
Hampton HawesHamp's Piano
Vinyl pressings
Hamp's Piano
by Hampton Hawes · 1967
10 pressings5 countriesHard BopModalJazz
Hamp's Piano was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 Hamp's Piano
1 pressing came out in 1967, 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.
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.
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Germany | SABA SB 15 149 STFirst yearLP | LP |
| 1969 | Japan | MPS Records YS-2209-MPLP | LP |
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | Prestige PRST 7695LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1971 | Germany | MPS Records 15 149 ST / MPS Records CRM 652LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1974 | Japan | MPS Records ULX-12-P / BASF ULX-12-PLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1978 | Japan | MPS Records ULS-1630-PLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1978 | Netherlands | MPS Records 5C 064-61169LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1979 | Japan | MPS Records UPS-2112-PLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Spain | MPS Records JS-021 / CFE JS-021LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1982 | Japan | MPS Records ULS-6061-PLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Hamp's Blues
- A2Rhythm
- A3Black Forest Blues
- A4Autumn Leaves
- B1What Is This Thing Called Love
- B2Sonora
- B3I'm All Smiles
- B4My Foolish Heart
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hamp's Piano are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Hamp's Piano are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1967 and 1982.
When was Hamp's Piano first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in Germany. One of them is SABA SB 15 149 ST.
How do I tell if my copy of Hamp's Piano is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SB 15 149 ST) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hamp's Piano 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.
