US
1959- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAS 5054
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Paul Quinichette And His SwingtetteLike Basie!
Vinyl pressings
Like Basie!
by Paul Quinichette And His Swingtette · 1959
10 pressings3 countriesJazz
Like Basie! was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 Like Basie!
3 pressings came out in 1959, 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
1959- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAL 4024
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
U9M-1077 1055 3-20-591 UASide 1
U9M-1078 1055-3-20-591 UASide 2
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAL 4024
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | US | United Artists Records UAL 4054LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | United Artists Records UAS 5054First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | United Artists Records UAL 4024First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | United Artists Records UAL 4024First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | US | United Artists Records UAS 5077LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | US | United Artists Records UAL 4077LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Germany | United Artists Records 69 002 HI-FI / United Artists Records 69 002LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | United Artists Records 69002 BLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | La Voix De Son Maître FELP 222 SLP | LP |
| ? | France | La Voix De Son Maître FELP 222LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Jump The Blues Away
- A2Jump For Me
- A3Like Basie
- B1The Holy Main
- B2Big D
- B3P.Q.
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Like Basie! are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Like Basie! are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1959 and 1961.
When was Like Basie! first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US. One of them is United Artists Records UAS 5054.
How do I tell if my copy of Like Basie! is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use UAS 5054, UAL 4024) 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 Like Basie! 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.