UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Black Lion Records BLP 30134
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BLP 30134-A1
BLP 30134-B1
Vinyl pressings
You Leave Me Breathless
by Johnny Griffin · 1972
16 pressings8 countriesBopHard BopJazz
You Leave Me Breathless was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 You Leave Me Breathless
5 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 4 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.
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Black Lion Records 2460 178Black Lion Records BLP 30134
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
France
1972- Label and catalog number
- Freedom BLP 30134
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BLP 30134 A A1Runout side A
BLP 30134 B B1Runout side B
Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Black Lion Records 28 434-9 UIntercord 28 434-9 U
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
A-1245 A1/S3A Made In GermanyRunout, Side A
A-1245 B2/S3A Made In GermanyRunout, Side B
A-1245 ACenter Label, Side A
A-1245 BCenter Label, Side B
Netherlands
1972- Label and catalog number
- Black Lion Records BLP 30134
- Format
- LP
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | France | Freedom BLP 30134First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Germany | Black Lion Records 28 434-9 U / Intercord 28 434-9 UFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Netherlands | Black Lion Records BLP 30134First yearLP | LP |
| 1972 | UK | Black Lion Records BLP 30134First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | UK | Black Lion Records 2460 178 / Black Lion Records BLP 30134First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Spain | Black Lion Records (S) 4256LP | LP |
| 1974 | Spain | Discophon J 4256LP | LP |
| 1976 | US | Black Lion Records BL-304LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | Japan | Black Lion Records PA 6104 / Trio Records PA 6104LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Italy | Fabbri Editori GdJ 40 / Fabbri Editori GDJ 40LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| 1981 | Italy | Fabbri Editori GdJ 40 / Fabbri Editori GDJ 40LP, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| 1984 | Japan | Black Lion Records K18P-9318 / Black Lion Records BLP-30134LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Black Lion Records BLP 30134LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | Black Lion Records PA-7051LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Black Lion Records BLP 30134 / Black Lion Records 08-023184-20LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Black Lion Records BL-304LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Rhythm-A-Ning5:44
- A2Old Folks12:00
- A3Wee5:45
- B1You Leave Me Breathless8:50
- B2Leave Me Alone Blues12:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of You Leave Me Breathless are there?
16 vinyl pressings of You Leave Me Breathless are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1972 and 1984.
When was You Leave Me Breathless first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in UK, France, Germany, Netherlands. One of them is Black Lion Records BLP 30134.
How do I tell if my copy of You Leave Me Breathless is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLP 30134, 2460 178, 28 434-9 U) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BLP 30134-A1 and BLP 30134-B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is You Leave Me Breathless 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.
