US
July 1957- Label and catalog number
- King Records 539
- Format
- LP, Album, Styrene, Mono
- Runout / matrix
K-12-79-1Side A runout
K-12-80-1Side B runout
K12-79A-side label
K12-80B-side label
Roland KirkTriple Threat
Vinyl pressings
Triple Threat
by Roland Kirk · 1957
10 pressings6 countriesBopJazz
Triple Threat was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Triple Threat
1 pressing came out in 1957, 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 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | US | King Records 539First yearLP, Album, Styrene, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Styrene, Mono · Mono |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | US | Bethlehem Records BCP 6064LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | US | Bethlehem Records BCP-6016 / Bethlehem Records BCP 6016LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | France | Bethlehem Records BTM 6824LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1984 | UK | Affinity AFF 121LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Japan | Bethlehem Records COJY-9033LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Italy | Get Back Get 2007LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Europe | Doxy ACV2039LP, Album, Numbered, Reissue · Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Numbered, Reissue · Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2014 | UK | Bethlehem Records BCP-6064LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited |
| 2018 | Europe | Bethlehem Records VP 90024LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Roland's Theme
- A2Slow Groove
- A3Stormy Weather (Keeps Rainin' All The Time)
- B1The Nearness Of You
- B2A La Carte
- B3Easy Living
- B4Triple Threat
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Triple Threat are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Triple Threat are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1957 and 2018.
When was Triple Threat first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US. One of them is King Records 539, released July 1957.
How do I tell if my copy of Triple Threat is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 539) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, K-12-79-1 and K-12-80-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Triple Threat 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.
