Italy
1962- Label and catalog number
- Galleria Del Corso GC 049
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Orange labels
- Runout / matrix
27T1-LF-1132 15.2.62Etched runout side A
27-T1-LF1129 15.2.62Etched runout ide B
LP 1132Label side A
LP 1129Label side B
Henry WrightAbat-Jour
Vinyl pressings
Abat-Jour
by Henry Wright · 1962
12 pressings4 countriesTwistRhythm & BluesRockFunk / Soul
Abat-Jour was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Abat-Jour
7 pressings came out in 1962, 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.
Italy
1962- Label and catalog number
- Galleria Del Corso GC 049
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Blue Labels
- Runout / matrix
27T1-LF-1132 15.2.62Etched runout side A
27-T1-LF1129 15.2.62Etched runout side B
LP 1132Label side A
LP 1129Label side B
Italy
1962- Label and catalog number
- Galleria Del Corso GC 049
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
27T1-LF-1132 15.2.62Runout area side A
27-T1-LF1129 15.2.62Runout area side B
LF 1132Label side A
LF 1129Label side B
Italy
1962- Label and catalog number
- Galleria Del Corso JBGC 049
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox
- Runout / matrix
27TI-LF1132 ÷ 15-2-62Etched into runout area side A
27TI-LF1129 ÷ 15-2-62Etched into runout area side B
LF1132Side A label
LF1129Side B label
Italy
1962- Label and catalog number
- Galleria Del Corso GC 049
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
27T1-LF-1132 15.2.62Runout area side A
27-T1-LF1129 15.2.62Runout area side AA
LF 1132Label side A
LF 1129Label side AA
Italy
1962- Label and catalog number
- Galleria Del Corso GC 049
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
27T1-LF-1132 ÷ 15.2.62Runout side A, etched
27-T1-LF1129 ÷ 15.2.62Runout side B, etched
LP 1132On label side A
LP 1129On label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Italy | Galleria Del Corso GC 049First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1962 | Italy | Galleria Del Corso GC 049First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1962 | Italy | Galleria Del Corso GC 049First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1962 | Italy | Galleria Del Corso JBGC 049First year7", 45 RPM, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox |
| 1962 | Italy | Galleria Del Corso GC 049First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1962 | Italy | Galleria Del Corso GC 049First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1962 | Italy | Galleria Del Corso GC 049First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1963 | Italy | Derby DB 50537", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Uruguay | Clave 81-0247", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Austria | Italia J 2028 / Italia I 20287", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Germany | Italia J 2028 / Italia I 20287", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Germany | Italia J 2028 / Italia I 20287", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AAbat-Jour
- BFever Twist
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Abat-Jour are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Abat-Jour are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1962 and 1964.
When was Abat-Jour first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in Italy. One of them is Galleria Del Corso GC 049.
How do I tell if my copy of Abat-Jour is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GC 049, JBGC 049) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 27T1-LF-1132 15.2.62 and 27-T1-LF1129 15.2.62. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Abat-Jour 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.