US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Sesac Recordings N-3101/02
- Format
- LP, Album
Woody HermanThe Fourth Herd
Vinyl pressings
The Fourth Herd
by Woody Herman · 1959
12 pressings5 countriesSwingBig BandJazz
The Fourth Herd was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 Fourth Herd
1 pressing came out in 1959, 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | US | Sesac Recordings N-3101/02First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | US | Jazzland JLP 17LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Jazzland JLP 917SLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | UK | Jazzland JLP 17LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | UK | Windmill WMD 142LP, Stereo, Album | LP, Stereo, Album |
| 1978 | France | Jazz Legacy 18 / Jazz Legacy JL. 68LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1979 | UK | From The Jazz Vault JV 104LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | US | Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab MFSL 1-219LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | RCA Camden CAS-7195LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Surrey Records SS 1032 / Sparton SS 1032LP, Stereo, Album | LP, Stereo, Album |
| ? | US | Surrey Records SS 1032LP, Stereo, Album | LP, Stereo, Album |
| ? | US | Surrey Records S 1032LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Panatela2:58
- A2Lament For Linda2:48
- A3Misery, Stay Away From My Door2:38
- A4In A Misty Mood3:23
- A5Catty' Corner2:37
- A6The Thirteenth Instant2:31
- B1The Magpie2:35
- B2Blues For Indian Jim2:38
- B3The Devil And The Stoker3:22
- B4The Swing Machine2:34
- B5Summer Nights2:51
- B6Johnny On The Spot3:09
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Fourth Herd are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Fourth Herd are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1959 and 1995.
When was The Fourth Herd first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US. One of them is Sesac Recordings N-3101/02.
How do I tell if my copy of The Fourth Herd is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use N-3101/02) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Fourth Herd 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.
