UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- Black Lion Records 2460 191
- Format
- LP, Album
Paul GonsalvesJust A-Sittin And A-Rockin
Vinyl pressings
Just A-Sittin And A-Rockin
by Paul Gonsalves · 1973
11 pressings8 countriesContemporary JazzCool JazzJazz
Just A-Sittin And A-Rockin was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Just A-Sittin And A-Rockin
4 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 4 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.
US
October 1973- Label and catalog number
- Black Lion Records BL-191
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BL-191 ASide One Runout - Etched
BL-191 BSide Two Runout - Etched
Germany
1973- Label and catalog number
- Intercord Ton GmbH 28 447-1 U
- Format
- LP, Album
Japan
1973- Label and catalog number
- Black Lion Records PA-7066
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
PA-7066A 1 1 A 1Runout side 1
PA-7066B 1 1 A 2Runout side 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | France | Black Lion Records 511023LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1973 | Germany | Intercord Ton GmbH 28 447-1 UFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Japan | Black Lion Records PA-7066First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | UK | Black Lion Records 2460 191First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Black Lion Records BL-191First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1974 | Spain | Black Lion Records 2460 191LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Spain | Black Lion Records (S) 4257 / Discophon (S) 4257LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Italy | Black Lion Records BLP 30138LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Freedom BLP 30138LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Black Lion Records BLP 30138LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Black Lion Records BL-191LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1B.P. Blues6:05
- A2Lotus Blossom4:23
- A3Don't Blame Me2:45
- A4Just A-Sittin' And A-Rockin'3:20
- B1Hi Ya Sue4:38
- B2Angel Eyes4:18
- B3Im In The Market For You2:30
- B4Tea For Two5:49
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Just A-Sittin And A-Rockin are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Just A-Sittin And A-Rockin are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1973 and 1975.
When was Just A-Sittin And A-Rockin first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in UK, US, Germany, Japan. One of them is Black Lion Records 2460 191.
How do I tell if my copy of Just A-Sittin And A-Rockin is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2460 191, BL-191, 28 447-1 U, PA-7066) 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 Just A-Sittin And A-Rockin 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.