US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 1303
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XLP45155-1GA-side Runout
XLP45156-2AB-side Runout
Vinyl pressings
Blue Trombone
by J.J. Johnson · 1959
19 pressings4 countriesJazz
Blue Trombone was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 Trombone
13 pressings came out in 1959, 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
1959- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 8109
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 8109
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XSM45157 -1JSide 1 stamped
XSM45158 -1AASide 2 stamped
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 1303
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Hollywood press
- Runout / matrix
XLP45155-1D [stamped] H I [etched]Side A: Runout
XLP45156-2C [stamped] H I [etched]Side B: Runout
x"Lp" 45155Side A: Label
x"Lp" 45156Side B: Label
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 1303
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XLP45155-1l TB IISide 1, stamped
XLP45156-2D TA IIISide 2, stamped
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 1303
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Hollywood press
- Runout / matrix
XLP45155-1D [stamped] H I [etched]Side A: Runout
XLP45156-2C [stamped] H I [etched]Side B: Runout
x"Lp" 45155Side A: Label
x"Lp" 45156Side B: Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Canada | Columbia CL 1303First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | Canada | Columbia CS 8109First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1959 | Canada | Columbia CL 1303First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | UK | Fontana STFL.559First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | Columbia CL 1303First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Columbia CS 8109First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | Columbia CL 1303First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1959 | US | Columbia CS 8109First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | Columbia CL 1303First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Columbia CL 1303First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Columbia CL 1303First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Columbia CS 8109First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | Columbia CS 8109First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Japan | CBS/Sony SONP 50086LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Japan | CBS/Sony SONP 50086LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Japan | CBS/Sony SOPM 151 / CBS/Sony SOPM-151LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1979 | Japan | CBS/Sony 20AP 1469LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Fontana TFL 5137LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Columbia CL 1303LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Hello, Young Lovers
- A2Kev
- A3What's New
- A4Blue Trombone, Part 1
- B1Blue Trombone, Part 2
- B2Gone With The Wind
- B3100 Proof
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Blue Trombone are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Blue Trombone are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1959 and 1979.
When was Blue Trombone first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Columbia CL 1303.
How do I tell if my copy of Blue Trombone is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CL 1303, CS 8109, STFL.559) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XLP45155-1G and XLP45156-2A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Blue Trombone 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.
