Lady Sings The Blues

Verve Records

calendar_today1956Germany

“Recorded August (A1 to B2) & September (B3 to B6) 1954”

Verve Records

calendar_today1956United States

“The layout of the songs on the back cover is different from other releases. The labels have the Trumpeter logo. The Catalog# on the back cover and labels is: MG V-8099. The Catalog# on the front cover is: MGV-8099. Printed in U.S.A.”

Verve Records

calendar_today1956Canada

Metro Records

calendar_today1956Germany

“Songs from A1 to B2 were recorded in New York, June 6, 7, 1956 The last four tunes (B3 to B6) in Los Angeles September 3, 1954.”

Verve Records

calendar_today1956Japan

“Songs from A1 to B2 were recorded in New York, June 6, 7, 1956 The last four tunes (B3 to B6) in Los Angeles September 3, 1954.”

Verve Records

calendar_today1956United Kingdom

“"Record manufactured and distributed in the U.K. by Polydor Ltd. 17-19 Stratford Place London W1N 0BL"”

Verve Records

calendar_today1956United States

“Songs from A1 to B2 were recorded in New York, June 6, 7, 1956 The last four tunes (B3 to B6) in Los Angeles September 3, 1954 This version has (Under the personal supervision of Norman Granz) printed on 3 lines on labels. this is a early 60-s re-issue”

Verve Records

calendar_today1956Europe

“Made in Holland on the labels”

WaxTime

calendar_today1956Europe

“B7 is a bonus track from the same session.”

Clef Records

calendar_today1956Denmark

“Center labels with Danish rim text - housed in a folded sleeve in thin card, open three sides and folded over spine. The sleeve states "Printed in U.S.A. which is likely an artwork remain as US Clef/Verve covers of the era typically was tip-on covers - and this type of folded covers in thin card was common with Danish printers at the time. Recorded August (A1 to B2) & September (B3 to B6) 1954.”

Verve Records

calendar_today1956United States

“Trumpeter logo. Printed in U.S.A. Songs from A1 to B2 were recorded in New York, June 6, 7, 1956 The last four tunes (B3 to B6) in Los Angeles September 3, 1954.”

Verve Records

calendar_today1956United States

“This version has (Under the personal supervision of Norman Granz) printed on 2 lines on labels. re-issue from the 60-es”

Verve Records

calendar_today1956United States

“Songs from A1 to B2 were recorded in New York, June 6, 7, 1956 The last four tunes (B3 to B6) in Los Angeles September 3, 1954 This version has (Under the personal supervision of Norman Granz) printed on 3 lines on labels. this is 60-s re-issue”

Verve Records

calendar_today1956France

“A SACEM logo appears on the record. Songs from A1 to B2 were recorded in New York, June 6, 7, 1956 The last four tunes (B3 to B6) in Los Angeles September 3, 1954.”

Metro Records

calendar_today1956Germany

“Songs from A1 to B2 were recorded in New York, June 6, 7, 1956 The last four tunes (B3 to B6) in Los Angeles September 3, 1954.”

Verve Records

calendar_today1956Netherlands

“Songs from A1 to B2 were recorded in New York, June 6, 7, 1956 The last four tunes (B3 to B6) in Los Angeles September 3, 1954”

Verve Records

calendar_today1956Canada

“Issued with a company inner sleeve”

Verve Records

calendar_today1956Japan

“Songs from A1 to B2 were recorded in New York, June 6, 7, 1956. The last four tunes (B3 to B6) in Los Angeles September 3, 1954.”

Clef Records

calendar_todayDec 1956United States

“Original pressing on Clef, with label variation most easily identified by album title being written in a sans-serif font. Trumpeter logo is also thinner, and has dotted line indicating trousers. Recorded June 1956 (A1 to B2) & September (B3 to B6) 1954.”

Clef Records

calendar_todayDec 1956United States

“Original pressing on Clef, with label variation most easily identified by album title being written in a serif font. Trumpeter logo is also wider. Recorded June 1956 (A1 to B2) & September (B3 to B6) 1954.”

Clef Records

calendar_todayDec 1956United States

“Original pressing on Clef. Minor label variation of [r9105995]. Trumpter logo is identical to that release, but album title font is different (not sans serif).”

Metro Records

calendar_today1956Germany

Columbia

calendar_today1957United Kingdom

“Columbia Clef Series”

American Recording Society

calendar_today1957United States

“"AB" etched in runouts denotes [l=Abbey Record Manufacturing Co., Inc.], pressing. Remainder of runouts mostly etched, "RVG" and plating letter stamped. Issued in "The American Recording Society A High Fidelity Subscription Series" generic plastic sleeve. Includes "Enjoyment of Jazz" booklet insert with notes and credits, "From the Jazz Division Of The American Recording Society," copyright 1957 by ARS. On labels: Jazz Division Manufactured In U.S.A. For Home Use Only Tracks B3 to B6 recorded in Los Angeles, Sept. 3, 1954; all others recorded in New York, June 6 & 7, 1956.”

Verve Records

calendar_today1956Canada

“Glass master date: April 25, 1991”

Enoch's Music

calendar_today1956Germany

Verve Records

calendar_today1956United States

Verve Records

calendar_today1956United States

Poll Winners Records

calendar_today1956Europe

“Released in a standard jewel case with 12-page booklet. Sticker on transparent plastic wrap: “Jazz Masterpieces ***** Down Beat 5-Star Albums”.”

The Entertainers

calendar_today1987Switzerland

Verve Records

calendar_todayOct 1, 1989Japan

“# 1 to 8 Recorded: June 6, 1956 # 9 to 15 Recorded: LA, September 2, 1954”

Verve Records

calendar_todayOct 1, 1989Japan

“Recorded August (1 to 8) & September (9 to 12) 1954.”

Verve Records / PolyGram

calendar_today1990United States

“On Back cover: This Compilation ℗ © 1990 PolyGram Records. On CD: ℗ © 1990 PolyGram Records Inc. Tracks 1-8 Recorded: June 6, 1956 New York. Tracks 9-15 Recorded: Sept. 3, 1954 Los Angeles. Tracks 13, 14 and 15 are additional tracks on CD only.”

Verve Records

calendar_today1990United States

The Entertainers

calendar_today1990France

Verve Records

calendar_today1990Europe

“This version on the back top left the Polygram Jazz logo has 'Jazz' in red. Six panel bi-fold booklet. Tracks 1-8 Recorded: June 6, 1956 New York. Tracks 9-15 Recorded: Sept. 3, 1954 Los Angeles. Tracks 13*, 14*, 15* on CD only.”

Verve Records

calendar_today1990Europe

“This version on the back top left the Polygram Jazz logo has 'Jazz' in white. Tracks 1-8 Recorded: June 6, 1956 New York. Tracks 9-15 Recorded: Sept. 3, 1954 Los Angeles. Tracks 13*, 14*, 15* on CD only.”

The Entertainers

calendar_today1990Italy

“© 1990 - Manufactured in EEC - Distributed by SAAR.”

Verve Records

calendar_todayDec 1, 1990Japan

“Songs from 1 to 8 were recorded in New York, June 6, 7, 1956 The last four tunes (9 to 12) in Los Angeles September 3, 1954.”

Verve Records

calendar_today1998Japan

“Songs from 1 to 8 were recorded in New York, June 6, 7, 1956 The last four tunes (9 to 15) in Los Angeles September 3, 1954.”

Bakhåll

calendar_today2001Sweden

“Compilation by Bakhåll as bonus cd with the a Swedish edition of the Billie Holiday biography by William Dufty.”

Pure Gold

calendar_today2002Netherlands

Pure Gold

calendar_today2002Europe

Folio

calendar_today2003Italy

Exclusive Edition

calendar_today2005Europe

“"2 CD Gold Box Set" Released as two jewel cases inside a cardboard sleeve Catalog number on sleeve: 50010682 Catalog number on disc 1 spine: 50010692 Catalog number on disc 2 spine: 50010702 Made in EU.”

Verve Records

calendar_todayFeb 23, 2005Japan

“This is a sequel to the highly successful "JAZZ THE BEST" series, which carefully selected the best of the best from the "Universal Jazz" label, which combined the prestigious labels owned by Polydor, Mercury, and Universal Victor, and released a total of 50 titles. The 50 titles are released all at once. Clear and sharp high quality sound is realized by rubidium cutting. Includes a renewed manual (with new liner notes). Recorded in Los Angeles on September 3, 1954 and June 6, 1956, this album commemorates the publication of Billie Holiday's autobiography "Strange Fruit" in 1956”

Verve Records

calendar_today2006Europe

“Jazzclub | Legends Original recordings, digitally remastered. Mastered at Emil Berliner Studios, Langenhagen. Track 1 recorded June 6, 1956, New York City. Original: Clef MGC-721. Track 2 recorded August 25, 1955, Hollywood. Original: Clef MGC-669. Track 3 recorded spring 1952, Los Angeles. Original: Clef 89004. Track 4 recorded June 7, 1956, New York City. Original: Clef MGC-721. Track 5 recorded June 7, 1956, New York City. Original: Clef MGC-721. Track 6 recorded March 11, 1959, New York City. Original: Verve MGM SE3764. Track 7 recorded August 14, 1956, Hollywood. Original: Verve MGV-8329. Track 8 recorded spring 1952, Los Angeles. Original: Clef 89108. Track 9 recorded March 4, 1959, New York City. Original: Verve MGM SE3764. Track 10 recorded August 23, 1955, Hollywood. Original: Clef MGC-669. Track 11 recorded September 3, 1954, Hollywood. Original: Clef 89141. Track 12 recorded March 3, 1959, New York City. Original: Verve MGM SE3764. Track 13 recorded July 27, 1952, New York City. Original: Clef 89089. Track 14 recorded July 27, 1952, New York City. Original: Clef 89064. Track 15 recorded August 23, 1955, Hollywood. Original: Clef MGC-713. Track 16 recorded June 6, 1956, New York City. Original: Clef MGC-721. Track 17 recorded January 8, 1957, Hollywood. Original: Verve MGVS-6021. Track 18 recorded March 3, 1959, New York City. Original: Verve MGM SE3764. This compilation: ℗ 2006 Universal Music Classics & Jazz © 2006 Universal Music Classics & Jazz, a Division of Universal Music GmbH.”

Verve Records

calendar_todayNov 15, 2006Japan

Verve Records

calendar_today1956France

“℗ 1956 Verve © 1956 Verve B1, B2 ℗ 1956 Verve B3 to B6 ℗ 1954 Verve Printed in France Songs from A1 to B2 were recorded in New York, June 6, 7, 1956 The last four tunes (B3 to B6) in Los Angeles September 3, 1954.”

Verve Records

calendar_today1956Japan

“Songs from A1 to B2 were recorded in New York, June 6, 7, 1956 The last four tunes (B3 to B6) in Los Angeles September 3, 1954”

Verve Records / PolyGram

calendar_today1956United States

Metro Records

calendar_today1956Germany

“Printed in Germany No duration on inlay or cassette. Duration is taken from a different version. This recording is also available on phonographic record No. 2356 079. P: 1954”

PolyGram

calendar_today1956United States

“Printed in USA Copyright 1956 POLYGRAM Records Original session produced by Norman Franz Photo by Herman Leonard Prepared for reissue by Richard Seidel and Paul Ramey Digitally remastered by Thomas Ruff Tape Vault research by Phil Schapp”

Verve Records

calendar_today1956Canada

F&R

calendar_today1956Poland

“Recorded: September 3, 1954 in Los Angeles June 6, 1956 in New York”

World Cassette Club

calendar_todayNov 1976Australia

“Songs from A1 to B2 were recorded in New York, June 6, 7, 1956 The last four tunes (B3 to B6) in Los Angeles September 3, 1954 1970s Australian WRC cassette.”

Giants Of Jazz

calendar_today1986Italy

Lotus

calendar_today1987Italy

Verve Records

calendar_today1990Europe

“Made in Holland Shell variation compared to [r17961739]”

Verve Records

calendar_today1990Europe

“Made in Holland”

Membran

calendar_today2009Germany

Not Now Music

calendar_today2013Europe

“Front cover: The Original 'Lady Sings The Blues' Album + Bonus 'Best Of' Album 2LP Gatefold Edition on 180g Vinyl LP1: Recorded 1951-1956 Originally released on Clef Records (MGC 713) Recorded in a couple of sessions at Capitol Studios (1951) and Fine Sound Studios, New York City (1956). Made In The E.U.”