US
October 1956- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic ATLANTIC 1242Atlantic 1242
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
11383 BVariant 1, A
11384 BVariant 1, B
11383B AT[\/\/] BVariant 2, A
11384B AT BVariant 2, B
Milt JacksonBallads & Blues
Vinyl pressings
Ballads & Blues
by Milt Jackson · 1956
20 pressings8 countriesBopCool JazzJazz
Ballads & Blues was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 Ballads & Blues
5 pressings came out in 1956, the album's first year, in 5 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.
UK
1956- Label and catalog number
- London American Recordings LTZ-K.15064
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Deep Groove
- Runout / matrix
AML-554-1BSide A - Stamped
AML-555-1BSide B - Stamped
Australia
1956- Label and catalog number
- London Records LTZA 15064
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Microgroove
- Runout / matrix
AML.554Label, side A
AML.555Label, side B
Canada
1956- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic ATLANTIC 1242Atlantic AT. 1242
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Unbreakable
- Runout / matrix
11383 B ATSide A - Etched
11384 B ATSide B - Etched
Italy
1956- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic ATLANTIC 1242Atlantic 1242
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
IT 11383-C ATRunout side A - Etched
IT 11384 B ATRunout side B - Etched
11383Label side A
11384Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Australia | London Records LTZA 15064First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | Canada | Atlantic ATLANTIC 1242 / Atlantic AT. 1242First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | Italy | Atlantic ATLANTIC 1242 / Atlantic 1242First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | UK | London American Recordings LTZ-K.15064First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | Atlantic ATLANTIC 1242 / Atlantic 1242First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | France | Versailles MEDX. 12006LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | Italy | Music lpm 2005 / Music LPM 2005LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Atlantic ATLANTIC 1242 / Atlantic 1242LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Atlantic 1242LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | US | Atlantic ATLANTIC 1242 / Atlantic 1242LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Italy | Atlantic ATL-LP 09035 / Atlantic 1242LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1967 | US | Atlantic ATLANTIC 1242 / Atlantic 1242LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Japan | Atlantic P-4578A / Atlantic 1242LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1977 | Japan | Atlantic P-7554ALP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | UK | Atlantic ATL 1079LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Germany | Atlantic SD 1242LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2019 | Germany | Speakers Corner Records Atlantic 1242LP, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono | LP, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono |
| 2019 | Germany | Speakers Corner Records 1242 / Atlantic 1242LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Atlantic P-6121ALP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Japan | Atlantic ATL 5001 / Atlantic 5001LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1So In Love3:11
- A2These Foolish Things4:26
- A3Solitude4:39
- A4The Song Is Ended4:39
- A5They Didn't Believe Me3:44
- B1How High The Moon6:12
- B2Gerry's Blues5:00
- B3Hello3:44
- B4Bright Blues6:11
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ballads & Blues are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Ballads & Blues are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1956 and 2019.
When was Ballads & Blues first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Atlantic ATLANTIC 1242, released October 1956.
How do I tell if my copy of Ballads & Blues is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ATLANTIC 1242, LTZ-K.15064, LTZA 15064) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 11383 B and 11384 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ballads & 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.
