Germany
1967- Label and catalog number
- SABA SB 15 147 ST
- Format
- LP, Album
Stuff SmithBlack Violin
Vinyl pressings
Black Violin
by Stuff Smith · 1967
11 pressings5 countriesSwingJazz
Black Violin was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 Black Violin
1 pressing came out in 1967, 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Germany | SABA SB 15 147 STFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | UK | Polydor 545 114LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | Prestige PRST 7691LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Germany | MPS Records CRM 650 / BASF CRM 650LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1972 | US | MPS Records BASF 20650LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | MPS Records BASF 20650LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Spain | MPS Records 35 53148 (650) / BASF 35 53148 (650)LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | MPS Records MPS 15022LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | MPS Records 68.158LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | MPS Records 21 20650-5LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Prestige PR 7691LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1Ain't She Sweet
- A2April In Paris
- A3Sweet Lorraine
- A4One O'Clock Jump
- B1Cherokee
- B2Yesterdays
- B3What Is This Thing Called Love
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Black Violin are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Black Violin are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1967 and 1976.
When was Black Violin first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in Germany. One of them is SABA SB 15 147 ST.
How do I tell if my copy of Black Violin is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SB 15 147 ST) 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 Black Violin 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.
