US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LRP 3064
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
LRP 3064 1A I A1 S1Side A runout
LRP 3064 B2 1D I D1Side B runout
Max RoachDrummin' The Blues
Vinyl pressings
Drummin' The Blues
by Max Roach · 1958
10 pressings4 countriesCool JazzJazz
Drummin' The Blues was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 Drummin' The Blues
2 pressings came out in 1958, 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
1958- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LRP 3064
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
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.
1950s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | US | Liberty LRP 3064First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Liberty LRP 3064First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | US | Liberty LRP 3064LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Japan | Liberty LBY-1018 / Liberty LBY 1018LP, Album, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl |
| 1961 | Japan | Liberty LBY-1018 / Liberty LBY 1018LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono, Colored vinyl |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | France | Liberty LRP 3064LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1984 | France | Liberty LRP 3064LP, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono | LP, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Japan | Liberty TOJJ-5810LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Liberty LBY 1196 FLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Italy | Liberty LRP 3064LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Facts About Max4:42
- A2Milano Blues5:02
- A3Swingin' The Blues3:45
- A4Breadline Blues4:35
- B1Bye Bye Blues4:10
- B2Blues In The Night5:20
- B3Royal Garden Blues3:50
- B4The "Count's" Blues5:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Drummin' The Blues are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Drummin' The Blues are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1958 and 1993.
When was Drummin' The Blues first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in US. One of them is Liberty LRP 3064.
How do I tell if my copy of Drummin' The Blues is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LRP 3064) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LRP 3064 1A I A1 S1 and LRP 3064 B2 1D I D1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Drummin' The Blues 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.
