France
1969- Label and catalog number
- BYG Records 529.313
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
529 313.A. BYG-8-ASide A runout
529 313.B BYG-8-BSide B runout
Paul BleyRamblin'
Vinyl pressings
Ramblin'
by Paul Bley · 1969
15 pressings6 countriesFree JazzPost BopJazz
Ramblin' was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Ramblin'
2 pressings came out in 1969, 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.
France
1969- Label and catalog number
- BYG Records 529.313
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
529313.A. BYG-8-ARunout side A etched
529313.B BYG-8-BRunout side B etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | France | BYG Records 529.313First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | France | BYG Records 529.313First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Japan | BYG Records BYG-12LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Japan | BYG Records BYG-12LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Japan | BYG Records YX-2038 / BYG Records 529.313LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1973 | Japan | BYG Records YX-6058LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Japan | BYG Records YX-6058LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Italy | Red Record VPA 117LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1979 | Spain | Auvi L6 360LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1979 | UK | Affinity AFF 37LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Italy | Affinity FA 15LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Italy | Get Back GET 313LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Europe | BYG Records 529.313LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Red Record VPA 117LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Affinity AFF 37LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Both9:25
- A2Albert's Love Theme9:18
- A3Ida Lupino3:25
- B1Ramblin'5:44
- B2Touching7:26
- B3Mazatalon7:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ramblin' are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Ramblin' are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1969 and 2025.
When was Ramblin' first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in France. One of them is BYG Records 529.313.
How do I tell if my copy of Ramblin' is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 529.313) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 529 313.A. BYG-8-A and 529 313.B BYG-8-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ramblin' 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.