US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Argo LPS-756Argo 756
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Indianapolis Press
- Runout / matrix
S4RS-9703-1 Ω LPS-756 S-1 ISide A
S4RS-9704-1 11009 LPS-756 S-2 ISide B
#11008 S4RS-9703Side A Label
#11009 S4RS-9704Side B Label
James MoodyCookin' The Blues
Vinyl pressings
Cookin' The Blues
by James Moody · 1965
10 pressings2 countriesBopJazzBlues
Cookin' The Blues was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Cookin' The Blues
4 pressings came out in 1965, 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.
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Argo LP 756
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Argo LP 756
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Ultra High Fidelity
- Runout / matrix
side 1: S4RM-9701-1 LP-756 S-1
side 2: S4RM-9702-1 LP-756 S-2
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Argo LP 756Argo DJLP-756
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
S4RM-9701-1 LP-756 S-1A
S4RM-9702-1 LP-756 S-2B
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.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | US | Argo LPS-756 / Argo 756First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Argo LP 756First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Argo LP 756First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Argo LP 756 / Argo DJLP-756First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1966 | US | Cadet LP-756LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Cadet LPS-756 / Cadet LP-756LP, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Cadet LPS-756LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Globe SMJ-7463LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Cadet LP-756 / Cadet LPS-756LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Cadet LP-756 / Cadet LP 756LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1The Jazz Twist6:36
- A2One For Nat5:52
- A3Bunny Boo5:30
- A4Moody Flooty4:12
- B1It Might As Well Be Spring5:45
- B2Disappointed2:06
- B3Sister Sadie2:42
- B4Little Buck3:15
- B5Home Fries6:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cookin' The Blues are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Cookin' The Blues are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1965 and 1966.
When was Cookin' The Blues first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US. One of them is Argo LPS-756.
How do I tell if my copy of Cookin' The Blues is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LPS-756, LP 756) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S4RS-9703-1 Ω LPS-756 S-1 I and S4RS-9704-1 11009 LPS-756 S-2 I. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Cookin' The 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.