Europe
1973- Label and catalog number
- Black Lion Records BLP 30149
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BLP 30149-ARunout Side A
BLP 30149-BRunout Side B
Teddy WilsonRunnin' Wild
Vinyl pressings
Runnin' Wild
by Teddy Wilson · 1973
11 pressings9 countriesSwingJazz
Runnin' Wild was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Runnin' Wild
5 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 5 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- Black Lion Records BLP 30149
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
2460209 A // 3 1 1 3Runout Side A Stamped
2460209 B // 3 11 1Runout Side B Stamped
Australia
1973- Label and catalog number
- Black Lion Records BLP 30149
- Format
- LP
France
1973- Label and catalog number
- Freedom BLP 30149
- Format
- LP
Germany
1973- Label and catalog number
- Black Lion Records 28 470-3 U
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
A-1498 A-1/S3A Made in GermanyRunout Side A stamped
A--1498 B3/S3A Made in GermanyRunout Side B 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.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Australia | Black Lion Records BLP 30149First yearLP | LP |
| 1973 | Europe | Black Lion Records BLP 30149First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | France | Freedom BLP 30149First yearLP | LP |
| 1973 | Germany | Black Lion Records 28 470-3 UFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | UK | Black Lion Records BLP 30149First yearLP | LP |
| 1974 | US | Black Lion Records BL-209LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Black Lion Records BL-209LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1975 | Italy | Black Lion Records BLP 30149LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1976 | Germany | Black Lion Records 162 006 / Intercord Ton GmbH 162 006LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Spain | Discophon J-4461 / Black Lion Records J-4461LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | Black Lion Records BLP 30 149LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1One O'clock Jump5:05
- A2Mood Indigo2:50
- A3Take The 'A' Train5:00
- A4Satin Doll5:42
- B1Smoke Gets In Your Eyes2:43
- B2Runnin' Wild6:30
- B3St. James Infirmary Blues5:15
- B4After You've Gone5:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Runnin' Wild are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Runnin' Wild are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1973 and 1981.
When was Runnin' Wild first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in Europe, UK, Australia, France and more. One of them is Black Lion Records BLP 30149.
How do I tell if my copy of Runnin' Wild is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLP 30149, 28 470-3 U) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BLP 30149-A and BLP 30149-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Runnin' Wild 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.