US
July 1957- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BLP 1545
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Lou Donaldson QuintetWailing With Lou
Vinyl pressings
Wailing With Lou
by Lou Donaldson Quintet · 1957
13 pressings4 countriesJazz
Wailing With Lou 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 Wailing With Lou
3 pressings 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.
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BLP 1545
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · No frame cover
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BLP 1545
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Beaded rim NY23
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | US | Blue Note BLP 1545First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Blue Note BLP 1545First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Blue Note BLP 1545First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Blue Note BLP 1545LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Blue Note BLP 1545LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Japan | Blue Note LNJ-70078LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1976 | Japan | Blue Note LNJ-70078LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1978 | Japan | Blue Note GXK 8094 / Blue Note BLP 1545LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1978 | Japan | Blue Note GXK 8094 / Blue Note BLP 1545LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Japan | Blue Note BLP 1545LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Japan | Blue Note BN 1545 / Blue Note BLP 1545LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | France | Rat Pack Records BLP 1545LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
| 2026 | USA, Canada & Europe | Blue Note 1545LP, Album, Club Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited, Numbered, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited, Numbered, Club edition |
Tracklist
- A1Caravan
- A2Old Folks
- A3That Good Old Feeling
- B1Move It
- B2There Is No Greater Love
- B3L. D. Blues
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Wailing With Lou are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Wailing With Lou are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1957 and 2026.
When was Wailing With Lou first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US. One of them is Blue Note BLP 1545, released July 1957.
How do I tell if my copy of Wailing With Lou is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLP 1545) 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 Wailing With Lou 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.