US
1962- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Jazz UAJ 14002
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
UA 14002 A-1A PSide A etched, P stamped
UA 14002 B-1A PSide B etched, P stamped
Vinyl pressings
3 Blind Mice
by Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers · 1962
43 pressings11 countriesPost BopJazz
3 Blind Mice was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 3 Blind Mice
18 pressings came out in 1962, the album's first year, in 5 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
1962- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Jazz UAJS 15002
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Bridgeport Pressing
- Runout / matrix
UAJS 15002 A CLBSide A etched
UAJS 15002-B CLBSide B etched
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Jazz UAJ 14002
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · DG side 1
- Runout / matrix
UA 14002 A-1A (Plastylite P)Side A runout etched / stamped
UA 14002 B-1A (Plastylite P)Side B runout etched / stamped
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Jazz UAJS 15002
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
UAJS 15002A - 1ASide 1, etched
UAJS 15002B - 1ASide 2, etched
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Jazz UAJ 14002
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
UAJ 14002 A C III-III TSide A stamped, III-III etched
UAJ14002B-CLB1 IA-IIIII TSide B etched, T stamped
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Jazz UAJ 14002
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 43 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s25 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Canada | United Artists Jazz UAJ 14002First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Canada | United Artists Jazz UAJS 14002First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | France | United Artists Records 38 012 / United Artists Records 38012First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1962 | Germany | United Artists Jazz 69 011First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1962 | Germany | United Artists Jazz 69 011First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Japan | United Artists Jazz UA-1026First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | United Artists Jazz UAJ 14002First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | United Artists Jazz UAJS 15002First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | United Artists Jazz UAJ 14002First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | United Artists Jazz UAJS 15002First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | United Artists Jazz UAJ 14002First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | United Artists Jazz UAJS 15002First yearLP, Album, Misprint, Stereo | LP, Album, Misprint, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | United Artists Jazz UAJ 14002First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | United Artists Jazz UAJS 15002First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | United Artists Jazz UAJ 14002First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Japan | United Artists Records SR 3082LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1972 | Brazil | United Artists Records S-UA 20.111 / United Artists Records S-UA 20111LP | LP |
| 1972 | US | United Artists Records UAS-5633LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | Japan | United Artists Records GXC 3134 / United Artists Records GXC-3134LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | Japan | United Artists Records LAX 3114 / United Artists Records LAX-3114LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
| 1976 | Japan | United Artists Records LAX 3114 / United Artists Records LAX-3114LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Japan | Liberty LBJ-60054LP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Japan | Liberty LBJ-60054 / Liberty UAJS 15002LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | USA & Canada | United Artists Jazz UAJ 14002LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2005 | USA & Canada | United Artists Jazz UAJ 14002LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | UK & Europe | Jazz Wax Records JWR 4590 / Jazz Wax Records JWR4590LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Europe | Not Now Music NOTLP341LP · Colored vinyl | LP · Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | Europe | Context 2521 / Second Records SRPD0105LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | Europe | Context 2521 / Second Records SRPD0105LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | United Artists Records UAJ 14002LP | LP |
| ? | Brazil | United Artists Records UALP 11812/SUA 18033LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Germany | United Artists Records 669011LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Solid State Records SS 18033LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Three Blind Mice8:20
- A2Blue Moon6:01
- A3That Old Feeling6:36
- B1Plexis5:51
- B2Up Jumped Spring9:48
- B3When Lights Are Low4:11
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of 3 Blind Mice are there?
43 vinyl pressings of 3 Blind Mice are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1962 and 2025.
When was 3 Blind Mice first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US, Japan, Canada, France and more. One of them is United Artists Jazz UAJ 14002.
How do I tell if my copy of 3 Blind Mice is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use UAJ 14002, UAJS 15002, UAS-1026, PSS-3) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, UA 14002 A-1A P and UA 14002 B-1A P. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 3 Blind Mice 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.
