US
December 1957- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BLP 1566Blue Note 1566
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Lou Donaldson QuintetSwing And Soul
Vinyl pressings
Swing And Soul
by Lou Donaldson Quintet · 1957
14 pressings3 countriesJazz
Swing And Soul was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Swing And Soul
1 pressing came out in 1957, 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 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | US | Blue Note BLP 1566 / Blue Note 1566First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Blue Note BLP 1566LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Blue Note BLP 1566LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Blue Note BLP 1566LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BST 81566 / Blue Note BLP 1566LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BLP 1566LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | US | Blue Note BST 81566LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | Sunset Records SUS-5318LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Japan | Blue Note K18P 9242 / Blue Note K18P-9242LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
| 1984 | Japan | Blue Note BLP 1566LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | US | Blue Note 1566 / Classic Records BN 1566-MONO-200GLP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Europe | Rat Pack Records 1566LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Blue Note BLP 1566LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Blue Note BLP 1566LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Dorothy
- A2I Won't Cry Anymore
- A3Herman's Mambo
- A4Peck Time
- B1There Will Never Be Another You
- B2Groove Junction
- B3Grits And Gravy
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Swing And Soul are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Swing And Soul are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1957 and 2025.
When was Swing And Soul first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US. One of them is Blue Note BLP 1566, released December 1957.
How do I tell if my copy of Swing And Soul is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLP 1566) 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 Swing And Soul 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.