US
August 1956- Label and catalog number
- Argo ALP 603Argo No. 603
- Format
- LP, Album
James MoodyFlute 'N The Blues
Vinyl pressings
Flute 'N The Blues
by James Moody · 1956
14 pressings3 countriesBopJazz
Flute 'N The Blues was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 Flute 'N The Blues
3 pressings came out in 1956, the album's first year, in 2 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
1956- Label and catalog number
- Argo LP-603
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
LP-8125 12''△117Side A etched
LP-8126 12''△118Side B etched
Argentina
1956- Label and catalog number
- Club Internacional Del Disco CID-SJ3
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Argentina | Club Internacional Del Disco CID-SJ3First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | Argo LP-603First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | Argo ALP 603 / Argo No. 603First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | US | Cadet CA-603LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1977 | US | Cadet CA-603LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | US | Chess CH 9157 / Chess CH-91548LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Chess GCH 8088LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Argo LP-603LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Cadet CA-603LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Argo LP-603LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Cadet CA-603LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Argo LP-603 / Cadet LPS-603LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Cadet CA-603LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Argo LP-603 / Argo LP 603LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Flute 'N The Blues4:06
- A2Birdland Story2:29
- A3It Could Happen To You2:40
- A4I Cover The Waterfront2:40
- A5Body And Soul7:21
- B1Breaking The Blues4:07
- B2Parker's Mood3:20
- B3Easy Living3:52
- B4Boo's Tune3:42
- B5Richard's Blues4:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Flute 'N The Blues are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Flute 'N The Blues are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1956 and 1984.
When was Flute 'N The Blues first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in US, Argentina. One of them is Argo ALP 603, released August 1956.
How do I tell if my copy of Flute 'N The Blues is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ALP 603, LP-603, CID-SJ3) 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 Flute 'N 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.