US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Contemporary Records M 3574
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
LKL 12 297 D2Runout A stamped
LKL 12 298 D3Runout B stamped
The Curtis Counce GroupCarl's Blues
Vinyl pressings
Carl's Blues
by The Curtis Counce Group · 1960
10 pressings4 countriesCool JazzHard BopJazz
Carl's Blues was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 Carl's Blues
1 pressing came out in 1960, 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | US | Contemporary Records M 3574First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Contemporary Records S7574 / Contemporary Records S 7574LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | Japan | Contemporary Records LY 1021 / London Records LY 1021LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Japan | Contemporary Records LY 1021 / London Records LY 1021LP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1962 | UK | Contemporary Records LAC 12263LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | US | Contemporary Records S7574 / Contemporary Records 7574LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | Contemporary Records COP 040 / Boplicity Records COP 040LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | US | Original Jazz Classics OJC-423 / Contemporary Records S-7574LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Contemporary Records 7574LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Contemporary Records S7574 / Contemporary Records S 7574LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Pink Lady4:36
- A2I Can't Get Started7:59
- A3Nica's Dream7:58
- B1Love Walked In4:58
- B2Larue4:59
- B3The Butler Did It4:38
- B4Carl's Blues5:54
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Carl's Blues are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Carl's Blues are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1960 and 1990.
When was Carl's Blues first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US. One of them is Contemporary Records M 3574.
How do I tell if my copy of Carl's Blues is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M 3574) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LKL 12 297 D2 and LKL 12 298 D3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Carl's Blues 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.