US
June 1951- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F1550
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-6252-N1 [Anvil symbol] 6 51 4Side A deadwax
45-6253-N1 [Anvil symbol] 6 51 5Side B deadwax
Metronome All StarsEarly Spring / Local 802 Blues
Vinyl pressings
Early Spring / Local 802 Blues
by Metronome All Stars · 1951
10 pressings6 countriesBopInstrumentalJazz
Early Spring / Local 802 Blues was first pressed on vinyl in 1951. 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 Early Spring / Local 802 Blues
4 pressings came out in 1951, 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
1951- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 1550
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
6252-Yside A label
6253-Zside B label
US
1951- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 1550
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
6252-Yside A label
6253-Zside B label
Canada
June 1951- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F699
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | US | Capitol Records 1550First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | US | Capitol Records 1550First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | Canada | Capitol Records F699First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1951 | US | Capitol Records F1550First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1954 | France | Capitol Records F-15507", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Telefunken Capitol C 80152Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Capitol Records C 80152Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Sweden | Capitol Records C 1550Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Sweden | Capitol Records C 1550Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Capitol Records CL.13545Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- AEarly Spring2:44
- BLocal 802 Blues2:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Early Spring / Local 802 Blues are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Early Spring / Local 802 Blues are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1951 and 1954.
When was Early Spring / Local 802 Blues first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1951, in US, Canada. One of them is Capitol Records F1550, released June 1951.
How do I tell if my copy of Early Spring / Local 802 Blues is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F1550, 1550, F699) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-6252-N1 [Anvil symbol] 6 51 4 and 45-6253-N1 [Anvil symbol] 6 51 5. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Early Spring / Local 802 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.