US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BLP 1556
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Jimmy SmithThe Sounds Of Jimmy Smith
Vinyl pressings
The Sounds Of Jimmy Smith
by Jimmy Smith · 1957
12 pressings2 countriesHard BopSoul-JazzJazz
The Sounds Of Jimmy Smith 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 The Sounds Of Jimmy Smith
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 12 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 | Blue Note BLP 1556First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | US | Blue Note BLP 1556 / Blue Note 1556LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Blue Note BLP 1556LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Blue Note BLP 1556LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BST 81556 / Blue Note BLP 1556LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BST 81556 / Blue Note 1556LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | US | Blue Note BST-81556LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 1975 | US | Blue Note BST-81556LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 1975 | US | Blue Note BST-81556LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Japan | Blue Note BLP 1556LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1984 | Japan | Blue Note BLP 1556LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Blue Note BLP 1556LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1There Will Never Be Another You
- A2The Fight
- A3Blue Moon
- B1All The Things You Are
- B2Zing Went The Strings Of My Heart
- B3Somebody Loves Me
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Sounds Of Jimmy Smith are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Sounds Of Jimmy Smith are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1957 and 1984.
When was The Sounds Of Jimmy Smith first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US. One of them is Blue Note BLP 1556.
How do I tell if my copy of The Sounds Of Jimmy Smith is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLP 1556) 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 The Sounds Of Jimmy Smith 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.
