UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- Ember Records International Ltd EMB 3320
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
LP054 A1 DRSide A etched
LP054 1B L̶P̶0̶4̶5̶ ̶1̶B̶Side B etched
LP 054-A-1Side A label
LP 054-B-1Side B label
Woody Herman And His OrchestraAt The Woodchoppers Ball
Vinyl pressings
At The Woodchoppers Ball
by Woody Herman And His Orchestra · 1962
11 pressings4 countriesBig BandJazz
At The Woodchoppers Ball was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 At The Woodchoppers Ball
1 pressing came out in 1962, 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.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | UK | Ember Records International Ltd EMB 3320First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1965 | UK | Ember Records FA 2006LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1965 | UK | Ember Records FA 2006LP, Album, Reissue, White Label, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, White Label, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | UK | Ember Records FA 2006LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Spain | Fidias ASL-302.809 / Ember Records ASL-302.809LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1974 | UK | Ember Records SE 8027LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Koala AW 14134LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | UK | Bulldog Records BDL 1047LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | CNR GA 5505 / Ember Records GA 5505LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Ember Records EMB 3320LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Ember Records International Ltd EMB 3320 / Ember Records FA 2006LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Natchel Blues
- A2Don't Get Around Much Anymore
- A3Body And Soul
- A4Ready, Get Set, Jump
- B1At The Woodchoppers Ball
- B2Opus De Funk
- B3Park East
- B4Saxy
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of At The Woodchoppers Ball are there?
11 vinyl pressings of At The Woodchoppers Ball are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1962 and 1983.
When was At The Woodchoppers Ball first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in UK. One of them is Ember Records International Ltd EMB 3320.
How do I tell if my copy of At The Woodchoppers Ball is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EMB 3320) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LP054 A1 DR and LP054 1B L̶P̶0̶4̶5̶ ̶1̶B̶. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is At The Woodchoppers Ball 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.
