US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BLP 4180
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Vinyl pressings
Life Time
by Anthony Williams · 1964
29 pressings8 countriesFree JazzPost BopJazz
Life Time was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Life Time
3 pressings came out in 1964, 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
1964- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84180
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BNST-84180.A Stereo Van GelderSide 1
BNST-84180.B Stereo Van GelderSide 2
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84180
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BNST-84180.A VAN GELDER STEREO PSide A runout
BNST-84180.B VAN GELDER STEREO PSide B runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 29 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | US | Blue Note BLP 4180First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Blue Note BST 84180First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Blue Note BST 84180First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Blue Note BLP 4180LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BST 84180 / Blue Note ST 84180LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BLP 4180LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | Blue Note BST 84180LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Blue Note BST 84180LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Blue Note BST-84180LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | France | Blue Note BSTF 84180LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1978 | Japan | Blue Note GXK8026 / Blue Note BST 84180LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | Japan | Blue Note GXK 8026 / Blue Note BST 84180LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
| 1978 | Netherlands | Blue Note 5C 038-60086LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | UK | Blue Note BNS 40018 / Blue Note BST 84180LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Portugal | Blue Note 11C 074 60086LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1982 | France | Blue Note BST-84180LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1982 | France | Blue Note BST-84180LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1984 | Japan | Blue Note BNJ 71043 / Blue Note BST 84180LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1984 | Japan | Blue Note BNJ 71043 / Blue Note BST 84180LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Spain | Blue Note BST 84180 / UMe 0809235LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 2021 | Portugal | Blue Note BST 84180 / UMe 0809235LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 2024 | Worldwide | Blue Note 602448321534 / Blue Note ST-84180LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Blue Note BSTF 84180LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Blue Note BST-84180 / Blue Note BLP-4180LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Blue Note BST-84180 / Blue Note BLP-4180LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Blue Note BLP-4180 / Blue Note BST-84180LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Blue Note BST-84180LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Blue Note BST 84180LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Blue Note BST-84180 / Blue Note BLP-4180LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- 2 Pieces Of One
- B1Tomorrow Afternoon
- B2Memory
- B3Barb's Song To The Wizard
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Life Time are there?
29 vinyl pressings of Life Time are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1964 and 2024.
When was Life Time first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US. One of them is Blue Note BLP 4180.
How do I tell if my copy of Life Time is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLP 4180, BST 84180) 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 Life Time 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.
