Germany
1967- Label and catalog number
- SABA 15 110 ST
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
1 M6 ◇V C 639866 A2 SB 15110 A2 Made in GermanyRunout side A
1 M6 ◇V AI 639866 2B SB 15110 2B Made in GermanyRunout side B
The Milt Buckner TrioPlay Chords
Vinyl pressings
Play Chords
by The Milt Buckner Trio · 1967
15 pressings5 countriesJazz
Play Chords was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 Play Chords
1 pressing came out in 1967, 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 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Germany | SABA 15 110 STFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | Prestige PRST 7668LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1971 | Germany | MPS Records CRM 631 / BASF CRM 631LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | MPS Records 20631 / BASF 20631LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1978 | Netherlands | MPS Records MPS 15110 / MPS Records 5D 064D 60406LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | Netherlands | MPS Records MPS 15110 / MPS Records 5D 064D 60406LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | MPS Records MPS 15018LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Germany | SR International 79 467LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | MPS Records 21 20631-9 / BASF 21 20631-9LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | MPS Records MPS 15110 / SABA SB 15110 STLP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | SABA 15110 STLP | LP |
| ? | Germany | SABA 15 110 STLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | SABA 15 110 STLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | MPS Records 5D 064-60406LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Spain | MPS Records 35 53165LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Feeling Sorta Villingen5:07
- A2Chitline A La Carte3:00
- A3Cute2:56
- A4Alec Lovejoy3:17
- A5I Only Have Eyes For You7:58
- B1Pick Yourself Up4:23
- B2Robbins Nest4:35
- B3Hamp's Boogie Woogie2:30
- B4Saba House Party3:43
- B5Yours Is My Heart Alone4:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Play Chords are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Play Chords are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1967 and 1978.
When was Play Chords first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in Germany. One of them is SABA 15 110 ST.
How do I tell if my copy of Play Chords is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 15 110 ST) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1 M6 ◇V C 639866 A2 SB 15110 A2 Made in Germany and 1 M6 ◇V AI 639866 2B SB 15110 2B Made in Germany. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Play Chords 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.