US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Contemporary Records S-7579
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Shelly Manne & His MenAt The Black Hawk, Vol. 3
Vinyl pressings
At The Black Hawk, Vol. 3
by Shelly Manne & His Men · 1960
12 pressings3 countriesBopCool JazzJazz
At The Black Hawk, Vol. 3 was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 At The Black Hawk, Vol. 3
4 pressings came out in 1960, 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
1960- Label and catalog number
- Contemporary Records M 3579
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Contemporary Records S 7579
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
STEREO LKS 137 D2Runout side 1, stamped
STEREO LKS 138 D2Runout side 2, stamped
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Contemporary Records M 3579
- Format
- LP, White Label, Mono
- Runout / matrix
LKL 12 287 D2A side runout (Stamped)
LKL 12 288 D2B side runout (Stamped)
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | US | Contemporary Records S-7579First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | US | Contemporary Records M 3579First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Contemporary Records S 7579First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | US | Contemporary Records M 3579First yearLP, White Label, Mono · Mono | LP, White Label, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | UK | Contemporary Records SCA 5017 / Contemporary Records SCA.5017LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | UK | Contemporary Records LAC 12260LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Contemporary Records S 7579LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | US | Contemporary Records S7579 / Contemporary Records S 7579LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1983 | Japan | Contemporary Records P-7625LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | US | Contemporary Records S 7579LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Contemporary Records S 7579LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Contemporary Records S 7579LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1I Am In Love12:11
- A2Whisper Not9:44
- BBlack Hawk Blues18:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of At The Black Hawk, Vol. 3 are there?
12 vinyl pressings of At The Black Hawk, Vol. 3 are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1960 and 1991.
When was At The Black Hawk, Vol. 3 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US. One of them is Contemporary Records S-7579.
How do I tell if my copy of At The Black Hawk, Vol. 3 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S-7579, M 3579, S 7579) 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 At The Black Hawk, Vol. 3 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.
