US
1959- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records 33-113
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
C 11607 ATA-Side Runout Etching
C 11608 ATB-Side Runout Etching
C-11607A-Side Label
C-11608B-Side Label
King CurtisHave Tenor Sax, Will Blow
Vinyl pressings
Have Tenor Sax, Will Blow
by King Curtis · 1959
13 pressings5 countriesRock & RollRhythm & BluesRockFunk / Soul
Have Tenor Sax, Will Blow was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 Have Tenor Sax, Will Blow
5 pressings came out in 1959, 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
1959- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records SD 33-113
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AVCO ST-C-59171A-Side Label
AVCO ST-C-59172B-Side Label
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records SD 33-113ATCO Records ATCO 33-113
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AVCO ST-C-59171A-Side Label
AVCO ST-C-59172B-Side Label
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records 33-113
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
C 11607 ATA-Side Runout Etching
C 11608 ATB-Side Runout Etching
11607A-Side Label
1608B-Side Label
UK
1959- Label and catalog number
- London American Recordings HA-K 2247
- 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 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | UK | London American Recordings HA-K 2247First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | ATCO Records 33-113First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | ATCO Records SD 33-113First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | ATCO Records SD 33-113 / ATCO Records ATCO 33-113First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | ATCO Records 33-113First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | US | Clarion SD 615LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Clarion 615LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1965 | US | Clarion SD 615LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | Atlantic ATL 1078LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Atlantic 33-113LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Taiwan | Hua Sun Records HS-4080LP, Album, Stereo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Stereo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| ? | US | ATCO Records SD 33-113 / ATCO Records 33-113LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | ATCO Records 33-113LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Midnight Ramble2:30
- A2Linda3:11
- A3The Shake2:38
- A4Jaywalk4:18
- A5Lil Brother4:51
- B1Peter Gunn2:52
- B2The Groove3:10
- B3Snake Eyes2:58
- B4Cuban Twilight2:48
- B5Birth Of The Blues2:34
- B6Chili2:09
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Have Tenor Sax, Will Blow are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Have Tenor Sax, Will Blow are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1959 and 1982.
When was Have Tenor Sax, Will Blow first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US, UK. One of them is ATCO Records 33-113.
How do I tell if my copy of Have Tenor Sax, Will Blow is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 33-113, SD 33-113, HA-K 2247) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, C 11607 AT and C 11608 AT. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Have Tenor Sax, Will Blow 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.
