US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1540
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · CTH
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-691681-C
ST-A-691682-C
ST-A-691681CTHA-side Label
ST-A-691682CTHB-side Label
Herbie MannConcerto Grosso In D Blues
Vinyl pressings
Concerto Grosso In D Blues
by Herbie Mann · 1969
11 pressings7 countriesJazz
Concerto Grosso In D Blues was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Concerto Grosso In D Blues
6 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 3 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
1969- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1540
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · PR Presswell Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-691681-C ┘ᕒRunout Side A Etched
ST-A-691682-C ┘ᕒRunout Side B Etched
(ST-A-691681 PR)Label Side A
(ST-A-691682 PR)Label Side B
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1540
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · MO Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
STA-691681-CC-MO T U LW △14223Runout Side A (etched)
ST-A-691682-CC-MO T U LW △14223-XRunout Side B (etched)
ST-A-691681-MOLabel, side A
ST-A-691682-MOLabel, side B
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1540
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo, Promo
Australia
1969- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SAL-933666
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-691681-C1 SMX33665 33667 LWSide A runout
ST-A-691682-C1 SMX33666 33668 LWSide B runout
SMX33667Side A label
SMX33668Side B label
Canada
1969- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1540Atlantic SD.1540
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SD-1540-1 DO MSide A, runout
SD 1540 S-2 G MSide b, runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Australia | Atlantic SAL-933666First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Canada | Atlantic SD 1540 / Atlantic SD.1540First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Atlantic SD 1540First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Atlantic SD 1540First yearLP, Album, Stereo, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Stereo, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Atlantic SD 1540First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Atlantic SD 1540First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Germany | Atlantic ATL–SD–1540 / Atlantic SD 1540LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | South Africa | Atlantic ATC 9205LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | UK | Atlantic 2465005LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Japan | Atlantic MT 2015LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Japan | Atlantic P-8089ALP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Concerto Grosso In D Blues28:12
- B1Sense Of No Return5:10
- B2Wailing Wall9:42
- B3My Little Ones7:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Concerto Grosso In D Blues are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Concerto Grosso In D Blues are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1969 and 1971.
When was Concerto Grosso In D Blues first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, Australia, Canada. One of them is Atlantic SD 1540.
How do I tell if my copy of Concerto Grosso In D Blues is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SD 1540, SAL-933666) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-A-691681-C and ST-A-691682-C. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Concerto Grosso In D Blues 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.
