US
August 13, 1960- Label and catalog number
- Vee Jay Records VJLP 3012Vee Jay Records LP 3012
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
60-1540Runout, side A
60-1541 8-13-60Runout, side B
60-1540Label, side A
60-1541Label, side B
Paul Chambers1st Bassman
Vinyl pressings
1st Bassman
by Paul Chambers 路 1960
14 pressings3 countriesModalHard BopJazz
1st Bassman was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 1st Bassman
4 pressings came out in 1960, 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
1960- Label and catalog number
- Vee Jay Records VJLP 3012Vee Jay Records LP 3012
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
L8-OP 7970-1 饾灔 I /\ ISide A runout
L8-OP 7971-1 饾灔 I /\ ISide B runout
US
August 13, 1960- Label and catalog number
- Vee Jay Records VJLP 3012Vee Jay Records LP 3012
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
L8-OP-7971-1 IV 0 1Runout, side A
L8-OP-7971-1 IV 0 1Runout, side B
VJLP 3012 60-1541 L8OP7971Label, side B
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Vee Jay Records VJLP 3012Vee Jay Records LP 3012
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
60-1540Label, side A
60-1541Label, side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | US | Vee Jay Records VJLP 3012 / Vee Jay Records LP 3012First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono 路 Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono 路 Promo, Mono |
| 1960 | US | Vee Jay Records VJLP 3012 / Vee Jay Records LP 3012First yearLP, Album, Mono 路 Mono | LP, Album, Mono 路 Mono |
| 1960 | US | Vee Jay Records VJLP 3012 / Vee Jay Records LP 3012First yearLP, Album, Mono 路 Mono | LP, Album, Mono 路 Mono |
| 1960 | US | Vee Jay Records VJLP 3012 / Vee Jay Records LP 3012First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono 路 Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono 路 Promo, Mono |
| 1964 | US | Vee Jay Records VJLP 3012 / Vee Jay Records LP 3012LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Vee Jay Records VJLP 3012 / Vee Jay Records SR 3012LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Japan | Vee Jay Records JC-3LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | Japan | Vee Jay Records JC-3LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo 路 Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo 路 Promo |
| 1977 | Japan | Vee Jay Records UXP-82-JYLP, Album, Reissue, Mono 路 Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono 路 Mono |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Japan | Vee Jay Records RJL-6009LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1987 | Japan | Vee Jay Records 22YB-2004LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Mono 路 Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Mono 路 Mono |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Joy Records JOYS 208LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Vee Jay Records LP-3012 / Vee Jay Records LP 3012LP, Album, Reissue, Mono 路 Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono 路 Mono |
| ? | US | Vee Jay Records VJLP 3012LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Melody
- A2Bass Region
- B1Retrogress
- B2Mopp Shoe Blues
- B3Blessed
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of 1st Bassman are there?
14 vinyl pressings of 1st Bassman are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1960 and 1987.
When was 1st Bassman first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US. One of them is Vee Jay Records VJLP 3012, released August 13, 1960.
How do I tell if my copy of 1st Bassman is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VJLP 3012) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 60-1540 and 60-1541 8-13-60. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 1st Bassman 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.
