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Milt Hinton – Basses Loaded!
1955 · US · RCA Victor · Vinyl LP Album Mono
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 19, 2026
- MMint
- $50.55
- NMNear Mint
- $45.22
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $34.58
- VGVery Good
- $23.94
- G+Good Plus
- $13.30
- GGood
- $7.98
- FFair
- $5.32
- PPoor
- $2.66
21 copies listed on Discogs from $2.22.
These are reference estimates from Discogs sold/asking data for this exact pressing, not offers and not a guaranteed price. Actual value depends on condition, completeness and current demand. Any active seller offers on this page are listed separately above.
Offers · 1
- $34ref VA-6RG87Media VG+ · Very Good PlusSleeve G🇺🇸 Ships from United States
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- F2JP-4172F2 JP4172-1S I A3
- Runout — side B
- F2JP-4173F2 JP4173-3S I A1
- Pressing Plant ID
- I(Stamped in runout half turn from master number)
- Pressed By
- RCA Records Pressing Plant, Indianapolis
Specifications
- Artist
- Milt Hinton
- Genre
- Jazz
- Style
- Bop, Swing
- Year
- 1955
- Label
- RCA Victor
- Catalog number
- LPM 1107
- Country
- US
Tracklist
- A1Moon Over Miami
- A2I Hear A Rhapsody
- A3Prelude To A Kiss
- A4Fump
- A5The Continental
- A6Careless
- B1How Blue Was My Bass
- B2Tenderly
- B3Crazy She Calls Me
- B4I Poured My Heart Into A Song
- B5Bull In A China Shop
- B6Begin The Beguine
- Arranged By
- Al Cohn
- Arranged By
- Manny Albam
- Trombone, Arranged By
- Billy Byers
About this record
This pressing of Basses Loaded! carries the distinctive RCA Records Pressing Plant mark from Indianapolis, identified by the matrix runouts F2JP-4172 and F2JP-4173. It is pressed on the RCA Victor label with catalogue number LPM 1107, indicating the original 1955 US mono release.
The precise dead wax inscriptions F2 JP4172-1S I A3 and F2 JP4173-3S I A1 confirm its authenticity as a first pressing from this plant.
What drives its value
The price range for this 1955 US pressing spans from a Mint copy at 50.55 USD down to a Poor grade at 2.66 USD, reflecting a broad collector market. Currently, 21 copies are for sale starting as low as 2.22 USD, while 189 collectors report owning it and 58 express interest, showing sustained demand.
This original RCA Victor US pressing commands higher values compared to reissues, making the condition crucial for pricing within the 23.94 USD VG to 34.58 USD VG+ bracket.
How to appraise this pressing
To confirm this exact pressing, verify the RCA Victor label with catalogue number LPM 1107 on a 12-track mono LP from 1955. The pressing plant is the RCA Records Pressing Plant in Indianapolis, identifiable by the matrix runouts F2JP-4172 and F2JP-4173 etched in the dead wax, with side-specific inscriptions F2 JP4172-1S I A3 and F2 JP4173-3S I A1.
Grading should reference the price guide where a Near Mint copy is valued at 45.22 USD and a Very Good copy at 23.94 USD, emphasizing the importance of surface condition and audio clarity in this pressing.
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Frequently asked
What matrix runouts identify this pressing?
The matrix runouts F2JP-4172 and F2JP-4173, with detailed inscriptions F2 JP4172-1S I A3 and F2 JP4173-3S I A1, confirm this pressing from the RCA Records Pressing Plant in Indianapolis.
How much is a Mint condition copy worth?
A Mint condition copy of this 1955 US pressing is valued at 50.55 USD according to the latest price guide.
How many copies are currently for sale and at what starting price?
There are 21 copies currently for sale, with the lowest listed price at 2.22 USD.
What distinguishes this 1955 RCA Victor pressing from reissues?
This pressing is distinguished by the original 1955 mono RCA Victor label LPM 1107 and Indianapolis pressing plant matrix codes, which are absent in later reissues.
What is the market demand for this album among collectors?
The community reports 189 have this album while 58 want it, with an average rating of 3.92 from 12 ratings, indicating steady collector interest.