France
1969- Label and catalog number
- BYG Records 529.318
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
Blasé
by Archie Shepp · 1969
26 pressings9 countriesFree JazzSoul-JazzJazz
Blasé was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Blasé
5 pressings came out in 1969, 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.
France
1969- Label and catalog number
- BYG Records 529.318
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
529318.A BYG - 7 - ARunout side A, etched
529318.B. BYG - 7 - BRunout side B, etched
France
1969- Label and catalog number
- BYG Records 529.318BYG Records 529 318
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
BYG.7.A 529318.ARunout A
BYG.7.B 529318.B.Runout B
France
1969- Label and catalog number
- BYG Records 529.318BYG Records 529 318
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
BYG.7.A 529318.ARunout A
BYG.7.B 529318.B.Runout B
Italy
1969- Label and catalog number
- BYG Records LBG 29003
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BYG 7 A; 529318 A
BYG 7 B; 529318 B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | France | BYG Records 529.318First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | France | BYG Records 529.318First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | France | BYG Records 529.318 / BYG Records 529 318First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | France | BYG Records 529.318 / BYG Records 529 318First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Italy | BYG Records LBG 29003First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Japan | BYG Records BYG-21LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Japan | BYG Records BYG-21LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | Spain | BYG Records S - 26.056LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | UK | Affinity AFF 7LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1971 | Italy | BYG Records 529.318LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Japan | BYG Records YX-2032 / BYG Records 529.318LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1978 | UK | Affinity AFF 7LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1978 | UK | Affinity AFF 7LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | UK | Affinity AFF 7LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1979 | Spain | Affinity 32-2053LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1979 | Spain | Affinity 32-2053LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Italy | Affinity FA 1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1982 | Portugal | Affinity PAFF-7LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1989 | Mexico | Peerless Edición Especial PEE-20050-7LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Italy | Get Back GET 318LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Europe | BYG Records 529.318 / Charly Records 08477LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | BYG Records 529.318LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | BYG Records 529.318LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Japan | BYG Records YX-2032 / BYG Records 529.318LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| ? | US | BYG Records 529.318LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| ? | US | BYG Records 529.318LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1My Angel10:00
- A2Blasé10:15
- B1There Is A Balm In Gilead6:00
- B2Sophisticated Lady5:15
- B3Touareg9:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Blasé are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Blasé are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1969 and 2023.
When was Blasé first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in France, Italy. One of them is BYG Records 529.318.
How do I tell if my copy of Blasé is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 529.318, LBG 29003) 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 Blasé 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.
