US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records WS 1296
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Marty PaichThe Broadway Bit
Vinyl pressings
The Broadway Bit
by Marty Paich · 1959
13 pressings4 countriesCool JazzJazz
The Broadway Bit 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 The Broadway Bit
6 pressings came out in 1959, 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
1959- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 1296Warner Bros. Records W 1296
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 1296Warner Bros. Records W 1296
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
R•8283•V3 H ASide A runouts
R•8284•V2 H ASide B runouts
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 1296Warner Bros. Records W 1296
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
R•8283•V3Side A runouts
R•8284•V3Side B runouts
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 1296Warner Bros. Records W 1296
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
R•8283•V2Side A stamped
R•8284•V2Side B stamped
Canada
1959- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records W 1296
- 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 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records W 1296First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1959 | US | Warner Bros. Records WS 1296First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | Warner Bros. Records 1296 / Warner Bros. Records W 1296First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Warner Bros. Records 1296 / Warner Bros. Records W 1296First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Warner Bros. Records 1296 / Warner Bros. Records W 1296First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Warner Bros. Records 1296 / Warner Bros. Records W 1296First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Japan | Warner Bros. Records P-7539WLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1977 | Japan | Warner Bros. Records P-7539WLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | US | Discovery Records DS-844LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Japan | M&M Enterprises W 1296LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Europe | WaxTime 771667LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
| 2018 | Japan | Warner Bros. Records WPJR-10028LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Warner Bros. Records WS 1296LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1It's All Right With Me3:33
- A2I've Grown Accustomed To Her Face3:45
- A3I've Never Been In Love Before4:18
- A4I Love Paris6:13
- B1Too Close For Comfort5:51
- B2Younger Than Springtime / The Surrey With The Fringe On Top4:06
- B3If I Were A Bell3:39
- B4Lazy Afternoon3:29
- B5Just In Time3:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Broadway Bit are there?
13 vinyl pressings of The Broadway Bit are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1959 and 2018.
When was The Broadway Bit first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US, Canada. One of them is Warner Bros. Records WS 1296.
How do I tell if my copy of The Broadway Bit is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WS 1296, 1296, W 1296) 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 The Broadway Bit 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.