UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Black Lion Records BLP 30183Black Lion Records BLP 30183
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
[Stamped] BLP 30183 A//1 M 11 2 [Etched] master roomRunout Side A
[Stamped] BLP 30183 B//1 M 11 2Runout Side B
Stéphane GrappelliStephane Grappelli Meets The Rhythm Section
Vinyl pressings
Stephane Grappelli Meets The Rhythm Section
by Stéphane Grappelli · 1975
11 pressings8 countriesJazz
Stephane Grappelli Meets The Rhythm Section was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Stephane Grappelli Meets The Rhythm Section
2 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Germany
1975- Label and catalog number
- Black Lion Records 28 492-7UIntercord 162.022
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ITC-28 492-7U-A PF SALSide A runout etched
ITC-28 492-7U-B PF SALSide B runout etched
DBoth sides runout stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Germany | Black Lion Records 28 492-7U / Intercord 162.022First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | UK | Black Lion Records BLP 30183 / Black Lion Records BLP 30183First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Australia | Black Lion Records BLP 30183 / Black Lion Records BLP-30183LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Germany | Black Lion Records BLP 30183LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1976 | Japan | Black Lion Records BLP 30183 / Trio Records PA-7146LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Arista AF 1033 / Freedom AF 1033LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Arista AF 1033 / Freedom AF 1033LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | France | Freedom 511012LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1981 | Spain | Discophon J-4468LP | LP |
| 1984 | Europe | Black Lion Records BLM 51502LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1989 | Germany | Black Lion Records BLP 60132LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Love For Sale5:35
- A2Perugia4:28
- A3Two Cute3:38
- A4Fascinating Rhythm4:55
- B1Parisian Thoroughfare5:15
- B2Improvisation On Prelude In E Minor5:02
- B3Wave5:26
- B4Hallelujah4:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Stephane Grappelli Meets The Rhythm Section are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Stephane Grappelli Meets The Rhythm Section are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1975 and 1989.
When was Stephane Grappelli Meets The Rhythm Section first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in UK, Germany. One of them is Black Lion Records BLP 30183.
How do I tell if my copy of Stephane Grappelli Meets The Rhythm Section is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLP 30183, 28 492-7U) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, [Stamped] BLP 30183 A//1 M 11 2 [Etched] master room and [Stamped] BLP 30183 B//1 M 11 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Stephane Grappelli Meets The Rhythm Section 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.
