US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BLP 1548
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
RVG "ear" BN-LP-1548-A - 3MSide 1
RVG "ear" BN-LP-1548-B - 3MSide 2
Jimmy SmithA Date With Jimmy Smith, Vol. 2
Vinyl pressings
A Date With Jimmy Smith, Vol. 2
by Jimmy Smith · 1957
14 pressings3 countriesJazz
A Date With Jimmy Smith, Vol. 2 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 Date With Jimmy Smith, Vol. 2
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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | US | Blue Note BLP 1548First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Blue Note BLP 1548LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Blue Note BLP 1548LP, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BST 81548 / Blue Note BLP 1548LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BLP 1548LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | Blue Note BST 81548 / Blue Note BLP 1548LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Japan | Blue Note BLP 1548LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | France | Rat Pack Records BLP 1548 / Culture Factory 783475LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Unofficial Release, Mono · Unofficial, Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Unofficial Release, Mono · Unofficial, Mono, Limited |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Blue Note BST 81548LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| ? | US | Blue Note BST-81548 / Blue Note BLP-1548LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Blue Note BLP 1548LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Blue Note BST-81548LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Blue Note BLP 1548LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Blue Note BLP 1548LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart
- B1I'm Getting Sentimental Over You
- B2Groovy Date
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Date With Jimmy Smith, Vol. 2 are there?
14 vinyl pressings of A Date With Jimmy Smith, Vol. 2 are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1957 and 2021.
When was A Date With Jimmy Smith, Vol. 2 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US. One of them is Blue Note BLP 1548.
How do I tell if my copy of A Date With Jimmy Smith, Vol. 2 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLP 1548) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RVG "ear" BN-LP-1548-A - 3M and RVG "ear" BN-LP-1548-B - 3M. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Date With Jimmy Smith, Vol. 2 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.
