US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Allegro Elite 4123
- Format
- LP, 10"
- Runout / matrix
4123AA side etched
4123BB side etched
The Bechet / Spanier Big FourBechet-Spanier Quartet
Vinyl pressings
Bechet-Spanier Quartet
by The Bechet / Spanier Big Four · 1956
11 pressings5 countriesDixielandJazz
Bechet-Spanier Quartet was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 Bechet-Spanier Quartet
1 pressing came out in 1956, 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.
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | US | Allegro Elite 4123First yearLP, 10" | LP, 10" |
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Italy | Archive Of Jazz 101.681LP | LP |
| 1971 | Italy | Joker SM 3090LP | LP |
| 1971 | Italy | Joker SM 3090LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Italy | Joker SM 3090LP | LP |
| 1971 | Italy | Joker SM 3090LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | Swaggie Records S1392LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | Australia | Swaggie Records S1392LP, Album, Reissue, White Label | LP, Album, Reissue, White Label |
| 1980 | Germany | Jazz-Line 101.681 / Jazz-Line 33-110LP | LP |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Joker SM 3090LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Scandinavia | Jazz-Line 101.681LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1Sweet Lorraine
- A2Lazy River
- A3China Boy
- B1Four Or Five Times
- B2That's A Plenty
- B3If I Could Be With You
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bechet-Spanier Quartet are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Bechet-Spanier Quartet are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1956 and 1980.
When was Bechet-Spanier Quartet first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in US. One of them is Allegro Elite 4123.
How do I tell if my copy of Bechet-Spanier Quartet is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4123) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 4123A and 4123B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bechet-Spanier Quartet 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.