US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84216
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
Pcursive, stamped
VAN GELDERstamped, both sides
Vinyl pressings
Spring
by Anthony Williams · 1966
28 pressings6 countriesFree JazzPost BopHard BopJazz
Spring was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Spring
2 pressings came out in 1966, 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note 4216Blue Note BLP 4216
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
BNLP 4216.A VAN GELDER PSide A runout
BNLP 4216.B VAN GELDER PSide B runout
BN 4216-ASide A label
BN 4216-BSide B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 28 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BST 84216First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note 4216 / Blue Note BLP 4216First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BST 84216LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BLP 4216/BST 84216LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BST 84216LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note 4216 / Blue Note BLP 4216LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Europe | Blue Note BN 84216 / Blue Note ST-84216LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Blue Note BST84216LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Blue Note BST-84216 / Blue Note BLP-4219/BST-84216LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Blue Note BST-84216LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Blue Note BLP 4216 BST 84216LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Blue Note BLP 4216 BST 84216LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| 1977 | Japan | Blue Note GXK-8007 / Blue Note GXK 8007LP, Album, Reissue, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Reissue, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Japan | Blue Note GXK 8007 / Blue Note BST 84216LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | France | Blue Note BST 84216LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1985 | France | Blue Note BST 84216LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1985 | Japan | Blue Note BNJ 71075LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Blue Note BST 84216LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 1985 | Japan | Blue Note BNJ 71075 / Blue Note BST 84216LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Japan | Blue Note SGD-70 / Blue Note BNST-84216LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Europe | Blue Note ST-84216 / Universal Music Group International 00602537937677LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 2014 | US | Blue Note BST 84216 / Blue Note ST-84216LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Worldwide | Blue Note 5523656 / UMe 5523656LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Blue Note BSTF 84.216LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Blue Note 84216 / Blue Note BST-84216LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Blue Note BST 84216LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Blue Note BST-84216LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Blue Note BST 84216LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Extras8:09
- A2Echo5:00
- A3From Before6:52
- B1Love Song8:24
- B2Tee10:29
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Spring are there?
28 vinyl pressings of Spring are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1966 and 2023.
When was Spring first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US. One of them is Blue Note BST 84216.
How do I tell if my copy of Spring is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BST 84216, 4216) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, P and VAN GELDER. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Spring 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.
