US
September 1, 1964- Label and catalog number
- Savoy Records MG-12182
- Format
- LP, Album
Paul BleyFootloose
Vinyl pressings
Footloose
by Paul Bley · 1964
12 pressings3 countriesFree JazzJazz
Footloose was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Footloose
1 pressing came out in 1964, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | US | Savoy Records MG-12182First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | France | BYG Records BYG 529 114 / BYG Records 529.114LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1969 | France | BYG Records BYG 529 114 / BYG Records 529 114LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1969 | France | BYG Records BYG 529 114 / BYG Records 529 114LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1969 | France | BYG Records BYG 529 114 / BYG Records 529 114LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Japan | CBS/Sony SOPL-55-SYLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1972 | Japan | CBS/Sony SOPL-55-SYLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Japan | Savoy Records COJY-9050LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | BYG Records BYG 529 114 / BYG Records 529.114LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | BYG Records BYG 529 114 / BYG Records 529.114LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Savoy Records MG-12182LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Savoy Records MG-12182LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1When Will The Blues Leave
- A2Floater
- A3Turns
- A4Around Again
- B1Syndrome
- B2Cousins
- B3King Korn
- B4Vashkar
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Footloose are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Footloose are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1964 and 1993.
When was Footloose first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US. One of them is Savoy Records MG-12182, released September 1, 1964.
How do I tell if my copy of Footloose is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MG-12182) 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 Footloose 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.