UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2460127
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Ruby BraffHear Me Talkin'
Vinyl pressings
Hear Me Talkin'
by Ruby Braff · 1971
10 pressings6 countriesJazz
Hear Me Talkin' was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Hear Me Talkin'
4 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 3 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.
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Black Lion Records BLP 30110
- Format
- LP
Japan
1971- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2460127
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Netherlands
1971- Label and catalog number
- Black Lion Records BLP 30110
- Format
- LP
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.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Japan | Polydor 2460127First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Black Lion Records BLP 30110First yearLP | LP |
| 1971 | Spain | Discophon, S.A. 4284 / Black Lion RecordsLP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1971 | UK | Polydor 2460127First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | UK | Black Lion Records BLP 30110First yearLP | LP |
| 1975 | US | Black Lion Records BL-127LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | Spain | Black Lion Records J-4284 / Black Lion Records (S) 4284LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Intercord 28 405-9 U / Black Lion Records 28 405-9 ULP | LP |
| ? | Germany | Intercord 28 405-9 U / Black Lion Records 28 405-9 ULP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Intercord 28 405-9 U / Black Lion Records 28 405-9 ULP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1You've Changed4:42
- A2Hear Me Talkin' To Ya5:06
- A3Don't Blame Me4:32
- A4No One Else But You6:02
- B1Nobody Knows You (When You're Down And Out) / Buddy Bolden's Blues5:32
- B2Mean To Me6:42
- B3Where's Freddy?6:44
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hear Me Talkin' are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Hear Me Talkin' are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1971 and 1976.
When was Hear Me Talkin' first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in UK, Japan, Netherlands. One of them is Polydor 2460127.
How do I tell if my copy of Hear Me Talkin' is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2460127, BLP 30110) 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 Hear Me Talkin' 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.