US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Argo LP 732Argo LP-732
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LPS-732 #12996 R4RS-3492Etched, Runout Groove, Side A
LPS-732 #12997 R4RS-3493Etched, Runout Groove, Side B
Vinyl pressings
Bach To The Blues
by The Ramsey Lewis Trio · 1964
23 pressings3 countriesSoul-JazzClassicalJazzBlues
Bach To The Blues was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Bach To The Blues
8 pressings came out in 1964, 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.
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Argo LP-732Argo LP 732
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Grey label
- Runout / matrix
R4RM-3490-1 LP-732 S-1 12996 IA side runout; also etched with an oval tool mark with a diagonal slash between "12996" and "I".
R4RM-3491-1 LP-732 12997 S-2 IB side runout; also etched with the same oval tool mark with a diagonal slash between "12997" and "S-2".
#12996 R4RM-3490A side label
#12997 R4RM-3491B side label
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Argo LP-732Argo LP 732
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Silver label
- Runout / matrix
LP-732 S-1 12996A side runout
LP-732 S-2 12997B side runout
12996A side label
12997B side label
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Argo LP 732Argo LP-732
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Deep Blue Label
- Runout / matrix
R4RS-3492-1 LPS-732 S-1 12996 ΦEtched, Runout Groove, Side A
R4RS-3493-1 LPS-732 S-2 12997 ΦEtched, Runout Groove, Side B
12996A Side Label
12997B Side Label
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Argo LP 732Argo LP-732
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
LP-732 S-1 12996Etched, Runout Groove, Side A
LP-732 S-2 12997Etched, Runout Groove, Side B
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Argo LP 732Argo LP-732
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Green Label
- Runout / matrix
LP-732 S-1 12996Side A runout, etched
LP-732 S-2 12997Side B runout, etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | US | Argo LP 732 / Argo LP-732First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Argo LP-732 / Argo LP 732First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Argo DJLP-732 / Argo LP-732First yearLP, Album, Mono, Promo · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Promo · Promo, Mono |
| 1964 | US | Argo LP-732 / Argo LP 732First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Argo LP 732 / Argo LP-732First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Argo LP 732 / Argo LP-732First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Argo LP 732 / Argo LP-732First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Argo LP-732 / Argo LP 732First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Argo LP-732 / Argo LP 732LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Netherlands | Chess International PAR S-505LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1968 | Netherlands | Chess International MAR S-3183LP | LP |
Year unknown12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Globe SMJ-7243 / Argo SMJ-7243LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Chess International PAR S-505LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Cadet CA 732LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Cadet LPS 732 / Cadet LP 732LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| ? | US | Cadet LP-732LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Cadet LPS-732 / Cadet LP-732LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Cadet LP-732LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Cadet LP-732 / Argo 732LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Cadet LPS-732 / Argo LP-732LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Cadet LPS-732 / Argo LP-732LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Cadet LPS-732 / Cadet LP-732LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Cadet LP-732 / Argo LP-732LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1For The Love Of A Princess3:48
- A2Why Don't You Do Right4:20
- A3Misty Days, Lonely Nights3:21
- A4Bach To The Blues2:30
- A5Travel On3:44
- B1Dance Mystique5:30
- B2Sadness Done Come3:52
- B3You'll Love Me Yet3:06
- B4Peace And Tranquility5:36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bach To The Blues are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Bach To The Blues are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1964 and 1968.
When was Bach To The Blues first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US. One of them is Argo LP 732.
How do I tell if my copy of Bach To The Blues is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LP 732, LP-732, DJLP-732) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LPS-732 #12996 R4RS-3492 and LPS-732 #12997 R4RS-3493. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bach To The 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.
