US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Bakton Records BR 1001
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Randy Weston SextetRandy! (Băp!! Beep Boo-Bee Băp Beep-M-Boo Bee Băp!)
Vinyl pressings
Randy! (Băp!! Beep Boo-Bee Băp Beep-M-Boo Bee Băp!)
by Randy Weston Sextet · 1966
11 pressings3 countriesPost BopJazz
Randy! was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Randy!
2 pressings came out in 1966, 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- Bakton Records BRS 1001
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
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.
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | US | Bakton Records BR 1001First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Bakton Records BRS 1001First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Japan | Atlantic P-8259ALP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1972 | Japan | Atlantic P-8259ALP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1972 | US | Atlantic SD 1609LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1972 | US | Atlantic SD 1609LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Atlantic SD 1609LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1972 | US | Atlantic SD 1609LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | US | Atlantic SD 1609LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | UK | Atlantic SD 1609 / Atlantic PPAN SD 1609LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Atlantic SD 1609LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Berkshire Blues4:52
- A2Portrait Of Vivian3:40
- A3Willie's Tune4:03
- A4Niger Mambo5:18
- B1African Cookbook12:07
- B2Congolese Children's Song2:02
- B3Blues For Five Reasons3:06
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Randy! are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Randy! are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1966 and 2016.
When was Randy! first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US. One of them is Bakton Records BR 1001.
How do I tell if my copy of Randy! is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BR 1001, BRS 1001) 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 Randy! 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.