US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Charlie Parker Records PLP-405-SCharlie Parker Records PLP-405
- Format
- LP, Album
Lester YoungPres Is Blue
Vinyl pressings
Pres Is Blue
by Lester Young · 1962
10 pressings2 countriesBopHard BopJazz
Pres Is Blue was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Pres Is Blue
3 pressings came out in 1962, 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.
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Charlie Parker Records PLP-405-SCharlie Parker Records PLP-405
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Charlie Parker Records PLP-405-SCharlie Parker Records PLP-405
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | US | Charlie Parker Records PLP-405-S / Charlie Parker Records PLP-405First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1962 | US | Charlie Parker Records PLP-405-S / Charlie Parker Records PLP-405First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Charlie Parker Records PLP-405-S / Charlie Parker Records PLP-405First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1963 | US | Charlie Parker Records PLP-405-SLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Charlie Parker Records PLP-405-SLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Charlie Parker Records PLP-405-SLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Charlie Parker Records PLP-405LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | UK | Jazz Reactivation JR111 / PRT JR111LP | LP |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Charlie Parker Records AJS 12LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Charlie Parker Records PLP-405-S / Charlie Parker Records PLP-405LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Pennies From Heaven6:28
- A2Stardust7:08
- A3Mean To Me4:40
- B1Stardust4:45
- B2On The Sunny Side Of The Street6:05
- B3Three Little Words6:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Pres Is Blue are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Pres Is Blue are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1962 and 1981.
When was Pres Is Blue first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US. One of them is Charlie Parker Records PLP-405-S.
How do I tell if my copy of Pres Is Blue is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PLP-405-S) 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 Pres Is Blue 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.
