France
1955- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 84.021
- Format
- LP, 10", Album, Mono
Vinyl pressings
Duets
by Sidney Bechet · 1955
17 pressings5 countriesDixielandJazz
Duets was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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 Duets
1 pressing came out in 1955, 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 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | France | Barclay 84.021First yearLP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | Atlantic ALS 1206 / Atlantic LP 1206LP | LP |
| 1956 | US | Atlantic ALS 1206 / Atlantic LP 1206LP | LP |
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | US | Riverside Records RLP 138/139LP | LP |
| 1960 | US | Riverside Records RLP 12-138 / Riverside Records 12-138LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | UK | Riverside Records RLP 138 / Riverside Records 138LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | UK | Riverside Records RLP 138LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | UK | Riverside Records RLP 138LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | France | BYG Records 529 052 / BYG Records 529.052LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1973 | US | Olympic Records 7113 / Olympic Records OL-7113 (E)LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Olympic Records 7113 / Olympic Records OL-7113 (E)LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Olympic Records 7113 / Olympic Records OL-7113 (E)LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Opus Jazz OJC 20017LP | LP |
| ? | France | BYG Records 529.052LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | France | BYG Records 529.052LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Netherlands | Riverside Records RLP 12-138LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Olympic Records 7113 / Olympic Records OL-7113 (E)LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1That's A Plenty
- A2If I Could Be With You
- A3Squeeze Me
- A4Sweet Sue, Just You
- B1Sweet Lorraine
- B2Lazy River
- B3China Boy
- B4Four Or Five Times
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Duets are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Duets are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1955 and 1973.
When was Duets first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in France. One of them is Barclay 84.021.
How do I tell if my copy of Duets is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 84.021) 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 Duets 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.
