US
March 1967- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BLP 4217Blue Note 4217
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
BNLP-4217-A 114Side A runout, etched
BNLP-4217-B 114Side B runout, etched
VAN GELDERBoth sides, stamped
BN 4217-ALabel, side A
Andrew HillCompulsion
Vinyl pressings
Compulsion
by Andrew Hill · 1967
10 pressings2 countriesFree JazzJazz
Compulsion was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 Compulsion
2 pressings came out in 1967, 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.
US
March 1967- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84217
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
114 BNST -84217 A VAN GELDERRunout side A
BNST 84217.B VAN GELDERRunout side B
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.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | US | Blue Note BLP 4217 / Blue Note 4217LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | Blue Note BST 84217 / Blue Note BST-84217LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Blue Note BST 84217LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Blue Note BLP 4217 / Blue Note 4217First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | Blue Note BST 84217First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Blue Note BST 84217LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | US | Blue Note BST-84217 / Blue Note BLP-4217LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1974 | US | Blue Note BST-84217LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Worldwide | Blue Note 602458422764 / Blue Note 84217LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Blue Note BST-84217LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Compulsion
- A2Legacy
- B1Premonition
- B2Limbo
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Compulsion are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Compulsion are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1967 and 2026.
When was Compulsion first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in US. One of them is Blue Note BLP 4217, released March 1967.
How do I tell if my copy of Compulsion is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLP 4217, BST 84217) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BNLP-4217-A 114 and BNLP-4217-B 114. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Compulsion 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.
