France
1959- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 84 069
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XBARCX 4 471 / M6 195679 / XBLYX 3037Runout side A
XBARCX 4 472 / M6 19568 / XBLYX 3038Runout side B
Lester YoungLe Dernier Message De Lester Young
Vinyl pressings
Le Dernier Message De Lester Young
by Lester Young · 1959
12 pressings5 countriesBopJazz
Le Dernier Message De Lester Young 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 Le Dernier Message De Lester Young
1 pressing came out in 1959, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | France | Barclay 84 069First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | US | Verve Records MG V-8378LP | LP |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Germany | Metro Records 2356134LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1974 | Italy | Metro Records 2356134 ALP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Japan | Verve Records MV 2698LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1981 | France | Verve Records 2304 489LP, Album, Mono, Repress · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Repress · Mono |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | France | Sam Records SR02/1 / Barclay 84069LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono, Limited |
| 2011 | France | Sam Records SR02/1LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Promo, Mono |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | France | Barclay 84069 / Sam Records SRLP02LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2022 | France | Sam Records SR02/1 / Barclay 84069LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Mono, 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Special Edition, Mono · Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Mono, 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Special Edition, Mono · Mono, Limited |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Barclay 84 069LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Japan | Verve Records MV2968LP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Lady Be Good
- A2Back Home Again In Indiana
- A3I Can't Get Started With You
- A4I Didn't Know What Time It Was
- A5Three Little Words
- A6Pennies From Heaven
- B1Tea For Two
- B2I Cover The Waterfront
- B3A.B. Blues
- B4There'll Never Be Another You
- B5Almost Like Being In Love
- B6Lullaby Of Birdland
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Le Dernier Message De Lester Young are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Le Dernier Message De Lester Young are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1959 and 2022.
When was Le Dernier Message De Lester Young first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in France. One of them is Barclay 84 069.
How do I tell if my copy of Le Dernier Message De Lester Young is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 84 069) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XBARCX 4 471 / M6 195679 / XBLYX 3037 and XBARCX 4 472 / M6 19568 / XBLYX 3038. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Le Dernier Message De Lester Young 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.
