France
September 1960- Label and catalog number
- RCA 430.050
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Yellow labels
- Runout / matrix
10 R 60 M 368 D2A-side runout stamped
10 R 60 M 369 D2B-side runout stamped
10 R 60 M 368A-side label
10 R 60 M 369B-side label
The Lou Bennett QuartetAmen
Vinyl pressings
Amen
by The Lou Bennett Quartet · 1960
11 pressings3 countriesHard BopJazz
Amen 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 Amen
3 pressings 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.
France
September 1960- Label and catalog number
- RCA 430.050
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
10 R 60M 368 D2Runout, side A, stamped
10R 60M 369 D2Runout, side B, stamped
10 R 60 M 368Label, side A
10 R 60 M 369Label, side B
France
September 1960- Label and catalog number
- RCA 430.050
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Black label
- Runout / matrix
10 R 60 M 368 D1Side A
10 R 60 M 369 D2Side B
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.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | France | RCA 430.050First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | France | RCA 430.050First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1960 | France | RCA 430.050First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | France | RCA Victor 430.050LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1967 | France | RCA Victor 430.050LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1967 | Spain | VIK VIK-3037LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1967 | Spain | VIK VIK 3037LP, Album | LP, Album |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | France | RCA 900.078LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1970 | France | RCA 900.078LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1970 | France | RCA Camden 900.078LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | RCA 900.078LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Sister Sadie6:00
- A2So What5:30
- A3Jubilation6:10
- B1Brother Daniel5:30
- B2Green Dolphin Street7:30
- B3Amen5:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Amen are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Amen are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1960 and 1970.
When was Amen first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in France. One of them is RCA 430.050, released September 1960.
How do I tell if my copy of Amen is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 430.050) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 10 R 60 M 368 D2 and 10 R 60 M 369 D2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Amen 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.