UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Black Lion Records BLP-30165
- Format
- LP, Album
Stéphane GrappelliThe Talk Of The Town
Vinyl pressings
The Talk Of The Town
by Stéphane Grappelli · 1975
15 pressings8 countriesGypsy JazzCool JazzJazz
The Talk Of The Town 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 The Talk Of The Town
11 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 7 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- Black Lion Records BLP 30165
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
US
November 1975- Label and catalog number
- Black Lion Records BL-313
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BL 313 A JoASide A runout
BL 313 B JoASide B runout
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Black Lion Records BL-313
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BL 313 A JoASide A runout
BL 313 B JoASide B runout
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Black Lion Records BL-313
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BL313ASide A runout
BL313BSide B runout
Australia
1975- Label and catalog number
- Black Lion Records BLP 30165
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Australia | Black Lion Records BLP 30165First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Germany | Black Lion Records BLP 30 165First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Germany | Black Lion Records 28 499-2 U / Intercord 28 499-2 UFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Netherlands | Black Lion Records BLP-30165First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | New Zealand | Black Lion Records BLP 30165First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Spain | Black Lion Records J-4469 / Discophon J-4469First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | UK | Black Lion Records BLP-30165First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | UK | Black Lion Records BLP 30165First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1975 | US | Black Lion Records BL-313First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Black Lion Records BL-313First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Black Lion Records BL-313First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Europe | Black Lion Records BLP 30165LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Europe | Black Lion Records BLP 30165LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Black Lion Records BLP 30165LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Black Lion Records BLP 30165LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1The Talk Of The Town4:06
- A2Amanda4:25
- A3Stardust3:53
- A4Can't Help Lovin' That Man O' Mine3:44
- A5We'll Be Together Again4:24
- B1Nature Boy3:26
- B2The Nearness Of You3:44
- B3Tournesol3:09
- B4Greensleeves2:00
- B5You Go To My Head4:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Talk Of The Town are there?
15 vinyl pressings of The Talk Of The Town are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1975 and 1981.
When was The Talk Of The Town first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in UK, US, Australia, Germany and more. One of them is Black Lion Records BLP-30165.
How do I tell if my copy of The Talk Of The Town is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLP-30165, BLP 30165, BL-313, BLP 30 165) 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 The Talk Of The Town 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.
