US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Glad-Hamp Records, Inc. GHLP 1003
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
GLP-1003 CH WL
GLP-1003 CH WL
Lionel HamptonThe Exciting Hamp In Europe
Vinyl pressings
The Exciting Hamp In Europe
by Lionel Hampton · 1962
10 pressings5 countriesHard BopSwingJazz
The Exciting Hamp In Europe 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 The Exciting Hamp In Europe
5 pressings came out in 1962, 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
1962- Label and catalog number
- Glad-Hamp Records, Inc. GHLP 1003
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Laminated Cover
- Runout / matrix
GLP-1003A CH. LWSide 1, etched
GLP-1003 B CH. LWSide 2, etched
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- Ember Records CJS 818
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
LP 608-ASide A
LP 608-BSide B
CJS 818 A-1OXNote: O is actually a diamond
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- Ember Records EMB 3342
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
EMB/LP-052–A-1Side A
EMB/LP-052–B-1Side B
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- Ember Records CJS 818
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
LP 608-AMatrix Side A (written upside down)
LP 608-BMatrix Side B (written upside down)
(Stamped) EMB/LP-052-A-1 (Scratched) LP 608-A LP 052 A1Runout Side A
(Stamped) EMB/LP-052-B-1 (Scratched) LP 608-B LP 052 B1Runout Side B
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.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | UK | Ember Records CJS 818First yearLP, Album, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | UK | Ember Records EMB 3342First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1962 | UK | Ember Records CJS 818First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1962 | US | Glad-Hamp Records, Inc. GHLP 1003First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Glad-Hamp Records, Inc. GHLP 1003First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Spain | Glad-Hamp Records, Inc. GHLP 1003LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Spain | Baccarola 85.017-XLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Disques Vogue LD.643-30LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Japan | Globe MJ-7054 / Globe GL-7006LP, Album, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Ember Records CJS 818LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Flyin' Home10:48
- A2How High The Moon5:30
- B1Mr. John8:00
- B2Mr. "J"6:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Exciting Hamp In Europe are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Exciting Hamp In Europe are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1962 and 1971.
When was The Exciting Hamp In Europe first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US, UK. One of them is Glad-Hamp Records, Inc. GHLP 1003.
How do I tell if my copy of The Exciting Hamp In Europe is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GHLP 1003, CJS 818, EMB 3342) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, GLP-1003 CH WL and GLP-1003 CH WL. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Exciting Hamp In Europe 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.
