US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Jazztone J-736
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP
Sidney Bechet & His All Star BandWalkin' And Talkin' To Myself
Vinyl pressings
Walkin' And Talkin' To Myself
by Sidney Bechet & His All Star Band · 1956
15 pressings5 countriesJazz
Walkin' And Talkin' To Myself was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 Walkin' And Talkin' To Myself
4 pressings came out in 1956, 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.
Italy
1956- Label and catalog number
- Jazztone J-736
- Format
- 7", EP, 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
TU-J-736 PT 1Runout side A, etched
TU-J-736 PT 2Runout side B, etched
Switzerland
1956- Label and catalog number
- Jazztone JAZ 736Jazztone J-736
- Format
- LP, 7"
- Runout / matrix
TU-J-736 PT1Runout side A
TU-J-736 PT2Runout side B
Switzerland
1956- Label and catalog number
- Jazztone JAZ 736Jazztone J-736
- Format
- LP, 7"
- Runout / matrix
J - 736 PT 1Runout side A
J - 736 PT 2Runout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Italy | Jazztone J-736First year7", EP, 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", EP, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1956 | Switzerland | Jazztone JAZ 736 / Jazztone J-736First yearLP, 7" | LP, 7" |
| 1956 | Switzerland | Jazztone JAZ 736 / Jazztone J-736First yearLP, 7" | LP, 7" |
| 1956 | US | Jazztone J-736First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP |
| 1958 | France | Guilde Du Jazz J. 7367", EP, 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", EP, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1958 | France | Guilde Du Jazz J. 7367", EP, 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", EP, 33 ⅓ RPM |
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | France | Vargal J - 736 / Vargal J 7367", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1961 | France | Vargal J - 7367", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1961 | France | Guilde Du Jazz J - 7367", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Vargal J 7367", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Promo · Promo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Promo · Promo |
| ? | Germany | Jazztone J-736LP, 7" | LP, 7" |
| ? | Italy | Jazztone J-7367", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP |
| ? | Switzerland | Jazztone JAZ 7367", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Reissue |
| ? | Switzerland | Jazztone JAZ 7367", EP | 7", EP |
| ? | Switzerland | Jazztone JAZ 7367", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Walkin' And Talkin' To Myself
- A2Quiet Please
- B1Cliff's Boogie-Woogie
- B2Jeepers Creepers
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Walkin' And Talkin' To Myself are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Walkin' And Talkin' To Myself are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1956 and 1961.
When was Walkin' And Talkin' To Myself first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in US, Italy, Switzerland. One of them is Jazztone J-736.
How do I tell if my copy of Walkin' And Talkin' To Myself is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use J-736, JAZ 736) 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 Walkin' And Talkin' To Myself 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.