UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Black Lion Records BLP 30133
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BLP 30133 A-1 △G 1 BRunout side A, etched
BLP 30133 B-1 △G 1 CRunout side B, etched
Teddy WilsonMoonglow
Vinyl pressings
Moonglow
by Teddy Wilson · 1972
14 pressings8 countriesSwingJazz
Moonglow was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Moonglow
6 pressings came out in 1972, 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.
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Black Lion Records 2460 177
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1972- Label and catalog number
- Black Lion Records BL 278.088
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BCircled
BLP 30133 ALabel A
BLP 30133 BLabel B
Netherlands
1972- Label and catalog number
- Black Lion Records BLP 30133
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BLP 30133-ALabel A & Runout A
BLP 30133-BLabel B & Runout B
Netherlands
1972- Label and catalog number
- Black Lion Records BLP 30133
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
Blp 30133 - ARunout side A, etched
Blp 30133 - BRunout side B, etched
BLP 30133-ALabel side A
BLP 30133-BLabel side B
Netherlands
1972- Label and catalog number
- Black Lion Records BLP 30133
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BLP 30133-ASide 1 label and runout
BLP 30133-BSide 2 label and runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | France | Black Lion Records BL 278.088First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Netherlands | Black Lion Records BLP 30133First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Netherlands | Black Lion Records BLP 30133First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Netherlands | Black Lion Records BLP 30133First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | UK | Black Lion Records BLP 30133First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | UK | Black Lion Records 2460 177First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Japan | Black Lion Records PA-7054 / Black Lion Records BLP 30133LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Australia | Black Lion Records BLP 30133LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Black Lion Records BL-177LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Germany | Black Lion Records 28 435-6 U / Intercord 28 435-6 ULP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1976 | Germany | Black Lion 127 016LP | LP |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Spain | Discophon J-4458 / Black Lion Records J-4458LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1984 | Japan | Black Lion Records K18P-9336LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | Black Lion Records BLP 30133LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Flying Home
- A2Moonglow
- A3As Time Goes By
- A4Honeysuckle Rose
- B1Poor Butterfly
- B2Ain't Misbehavin'
- B3I'm Thru With Love
- B4Air Mail Special
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Moonglow are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Moonglow are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1972 and 1984.
When was Moonglow first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in UK, France, Netherlands. One of them is Black Lion Records BLP 30133.
How do I tell if my copy of Moonglow is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLP 30133, 2460 177, BL 278.088) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BLP 30133 A-1 △G 1 B and BLP 30133 B-1 △G 1 C. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Moonglow 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.