US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Bethlehem Records BCP-77
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Jimmy KnepperA Swinging Introduction To Jimmy Knepper
Vinyl pressings
A Swinging Introduction To Jimmy Knepper
by Jimmy Knepper · 1957
11 pressings4 countriesHard BopJazz
A Swinging Introduction To Jimmy Knepper was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 A Swinging Introduction To Jimmy Knepper
1 pressing came out in 1957, 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.
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.
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | US | Bethlehem Records BCP-77First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Japan | Bethlehem Records 22AP 123LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1976 | Japan | Bethlehem Records 22AP 123LP, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1976 | US | Bethlehem Records BCP-6031LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | UK | Affinity AFF89LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1984 | Japan | Bethlehem Records YP-7127-BELP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Spain | Fresh Sound Records FSR-2067 / Bethlehem Records BCP-77LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1993 | Japan | Bethlehem Records COJY-9125LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Bethlehem Records PAP 23020LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Japan | Angel Records HV-3008LP, Album, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl |
| ? | US | Bethlehem Records BCP-6031LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Love Letters5:05
- A2Ogling Ogre3:42
- A3You Stepped Out Of A Dream4:41
- A4How High The Moon3:58
- A5Gee Baby Ain't I Good To You4:38
- B1Idol Of The Flies5:46
- B2Close As Pages In A Book4:22
- B3Avid Admirer4:59
- B4Irresistible You4:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Swinging Introduction To Jimmy Knepper are there?
11 vinyl pressings of A Swinging Introduction To Jimmy Knepper are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1957 and 1993.
When was A Swinging Introduction To Jimmy Knepper first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US. One of them is Bethlehem Records BCP-77.
How do I tell if my copy of A Swinging Introduction To Jimmy Knepper is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BCP-77) 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 A Swinging Introduction To Jimmy Knepper 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.