US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BLP 1534
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Vinyl pressings
Whims Of Chambers
by Paul Chambers Sextet · 1957
26 pressings5 countriesHard BopJazz
Whims Of Chambers was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Whims Of Chambers
4 pressings came out in 1957, 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
1957- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BLP 1534
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · NY23
- Runout / matrix
BN 1534-ALabel, side A
BN 1534-ALabel, side B
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BLP 1534
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note 1534Blue Note BLP 1534
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Transition Labels
- Runout / matrix
BN-LP-1534-A RVG PSide A runout
BN-LP-1534-B RVG PSide B runout
BN 1534-ASide A label
BN 1534-BSide B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | US | Blue Note BLP 1534First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Blue Note BLP 1534First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Blue Note BLP 1534First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Blue Note 1534 / Blue Note BLP 1534First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Blue Note BLP 1534LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Blue Note BLP 1534LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BST 81534LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BLP 1534LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | US | Blue Note BST 81534LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1973 | US | Blue Note BST-81534LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Blue Note BST-81534LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Blue Note BST-81534LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | Japan | Blue Note GXK 8018(M) / Blue Note GXK8018(M)LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1977 | Japan | Blue Note GXK 8018 (M) / Blue Note BLP 1534LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1977 | Japan | Blue Note LNJ-70128LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1977 | US | Blue Note BST-81534LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Blue Note BST-81534LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Japan | Blue Note BLP 1534LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1983 | Japan | Blue Note BLP 1534LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Japan | Blue Note BN 1534 / Blue Note BLP 1534LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | US | Analogue Productions AP-153412", 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono | 12", 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono |
| 2009 | US | Analogue Productions AP-1534 / Blue Note 153412", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono, Limited, Numbered | 12", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono, Limited, Numbered |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | France | Rat Pack Records BLP 1534 / Culture Factory 783171LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Unofficial Release, Mono · Unofficial, Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Unofficial Release, Mono · Unofficial, Mono, Limited |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Spain | Blue Note BLP 1534LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2021 | Portugal | Blue Note BLP 1534LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Blue Note BLP 1534LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Omicron
- A2Whims Of Chambers
- A3Nita
- B1We Six
- B2Dear Ann
- B3Tale Of The Fingers
- B4Just For The Love
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Whims Of Chambers are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Whims Of Chambers are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1957 and 2021.
When was Whims Of Chambers first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US. One of them is Blue Note BLP 1534.
How do I tell if my copy of Whims Of Chambers is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLP 1534, 1534) 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 Whims Of Chambers 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.