US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BN-LA059-F
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BN-LA059-F1-I (2)(3) Al BrownSide A runout
BN-LA-059-FII-II Al BrownSide B runout
Alphonse MouzonThe Essence Of Mystery
Vinyl pressings
The Essence Of Mystery
by Alphonse Mouzon · 1973
10 pressings2 countriesFusionJazz-FunkJazz-RockPost Bop
The Essence Of Mystery was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Essence Of Mystery
9 pressings came out in 1973, 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.
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BN-LA059-F
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BN-LA059-F1-I (2)(3) Al BrownSide A runout
BN-LA-059-FII-II Al BrownSide B runout
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BN-LA059-F
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · All Disc Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BN-LA059-F1-I Al Brown 66Side A runout
BN-LA-059-FII-II Al Brown 66Side B runout
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BN-LA059-F
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Black Font
- Runout / matrix
66 BN-LA059-FI-I Al BrownA Side Runout
66 BN-LA059-FII-Il Al BrownB Side Runout
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BN-LA059-F
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Black Font
- Runout / matrix
T1 BN-LA059-FI-I Al BrownA Side Runout
T1 BN-LA059-FII-I Al BrownB Side Runout
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BN-LA059-F
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Black Font
- Runout / matrix
66 BN-LA059-FI-I Al BrownA Side Runout
66 BN-LA059-FII-Il Al BrownB Side Runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Unknown | Blue Note BN-LA059-FFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Germany | Blue Note BST 84 434 KFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Germany | Blue Note BN-LA059-KFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Blue Note BN-LA059-FFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Blue Note BN-LA059-FFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Blue Note BN-LA059-FFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Blue Note BN-LA059-FFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Blue Note BN-LA059-FFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Blue Note BN-LA059-FFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Germany | Blue Note BST 84 434 KLP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1The Essence Of Mystery4:55
- A2Funky Finger3:40
- A3Crying Angels5:23
- A4Why Can't We Make It3:27
- A5Macrobian5:14
- B1Spring Water6:27
- B2Sunflower4:27
- B3Thank You Lord4:02
- B4Antonia4:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Essence Of Mystery are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Essence Of Mystery are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1973 and 1976.
When was The Essence Of Mystery first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, Germany. One of them is Blue Note BN-LA059-F.
How do I tell if my copy of The Essence Of Mystery is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BN-LA059-F, BST 84 434 K, BN-LA059-K) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BN-LA059-F1-I (2)(3) Al Brown and BN-LA-059-FII-II Al Brown. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Essence Of Mystery 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.
