US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 592
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
XLP34082-1C HSide A runout, stamped
XLP34083-1B HSide B runout, stamped
x"LP"34082Side A label
x"LP"34083Side B label
Woody Herman And His OrchestraThe 3 Herds
Vinyl pressings
The 3 Herds
by Woody Herman And His Orchestra · 1955
11 pressings6 countriesBig BandJazz
The 3 Herds was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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 The 3 Herds
2 pressings came out in 1955, the album's first year, in 2 countries. 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.
Canada
1955- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 592
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XLP34082-1B•Side A runout, stamped
XLP34083-1ASide B runout, stamped
x"LP" 34082Side A label
x"LP" 34083Side B label
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.
1950s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Canada | Columbia CL 592First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | US | Columbia CL 592First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | Columbia CL 592LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | UK | Philips BBL 7123LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | US | Columbia Special Products JCL 592 / Columbia JCL 592LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1985 | Spain | CBS LSP 980724-1LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1989 | Spain | CBS LSP 980724-1 / Productos Especiales CBS LSP 980 724-1LP, Compilation, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | France | Columbia CL 592LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | Columbia LPCB 31081LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | US | Columbia Special Products JCL 592 / Columbia JCL 592LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | US | Columbia Special Products JCL 592LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Non-alcoholic3:08
- A2Caldonia3:07
- A3Sidewalks Of Cuba2:59
- A4The Good Earth2:34
- A5Four Brothers3:19
- A6The Goof And I2:53
- B1Keen And Peachy2:55
- B2Early Autumn3:09
- B3Four Others2:58
- B4Blame Boehm2:38
- B5Mulligan Tawny3:22
- B6The Third Herd2:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The 3 Herds are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The 3 Herds are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1955 and 2012.
When was The 3 Herds first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in US, Canada. One of them is Columbia CL 592.
How do I tell if my copy of The 3 Herds is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CL 592) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XLP34082-1C H and XLP34083-1B H. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The 3 Herds 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.
