US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Riverside Records RLP 12-282
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Deep Groove Labels
- Runout / matrix
RLP-12-282 ARunout Side A
RLP-12-282 BRunout Side B
Philly Joe Jones SextetBlues For Dracula
Vinyl pressings
Blues For Dracula
by Philly Joe Jones Sextet · 1958
14 pressings4 countriesBopJazz
Blues For Dracula was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 Blues For Dracula
1 pressing came out in 1958, 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.
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.
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | US | Riverside Records RLP 12-282First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Japan | Riverside Records SMJ-6055M / Milestone SMJ-6055LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1974 | Japan | Riverside Records SMJ-6055LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Germany | Original Jazz Classics OJC-230 / Riverside Records RLP-282LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1986 | US | Original Jazz Classics OJC-230 / Riverside Records RLP-282LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Europe | Honey Pie Records HONEY014LP | LP |
| 2025 | US | Real Gone Music RGM-1996LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2025 | US | Real Gone Music RGM-1996 / Riverside Records RGM-1996LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | US | Real Gone Music RGM-1996 / Riverside Records RGM-1996LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2025 | US | Real Gone Music RGM-1996 / Riverside Records RGM-1996LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | US | Real Gone Music RGM-1996 / Riverside Records RGM-1996LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Original Jazz Classics OJC-230 / Riverside Records RLP-282LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Riverside Records RLP 12-282LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Riverside Records RLP 12-282LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Blues For Dracula8:11
- A2Trick Street3:47
- A3Fiesta10:25
- B1Tune-Up8:00
- B2Ow!12:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Blues For Dracula are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Blues For Dracula are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1958 and 2025.
When was Blues For Dracula first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in US. One of them is Riverside Records RLP 12-282.
How do I tell if my copy of Blues For Dracula is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RLP 12-282) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RLP-12-282 A and RLP-12-282 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Blues For Dracula 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.