US
May 1956- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BLP 1508
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
RVG [Ear stamp] BN-LP-1508-ARunout Side A
RVG [Ear stamp] BN-LP-1508-BRunout Side B
BN 1508-AA-Side Label
BN 1508-BB-Side Label
Vinyl pressings
At The Cafe Bohemia Volume 2
by Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers · 1956
36 pressings5 countriesHard BopJazz
At The Cafe Bohemia Volume 2 was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 At The Cafe Bohemia Volume 2
1 pressing came out in 1956, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 36 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | US | Blue Note BLP 1508First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Blue Note BLP1508LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Blue Note BLP1508LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Blue Note BLP 1508LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Blue Note BLP1508LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | US | Blue Note BLP 1508LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Blue Note BLP 1508LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BLP 1508LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BLP 1508 / Blue Note BST 81508LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BLP 1508LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
| 1968 | Taiwan | 中聲 CSJ-675LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Mono · Unofficial, Mono, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Mono · Unofficial, Mono, Colored vinyl |
| 1968 | Taiwan | 中聲 CSJ-675LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Mono · Unofficial, Mono, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Mono · Unofficial, Mono, Colored vinyl |
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Taiwan | 中聲 CSJ-675LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1972 | US | Blue Note BST-81508LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | Japan | Blue Note NR-8834 / Blue Note BLP 1508LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1973 | Japan | Blue Note NR-8834 / Blue Note BLP 1508LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Promo, Mono |
| 1973 | US | Blue Note BST 81508 / Blue Note BST-81508LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Blue Note BLP 1508 / BST 81508LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | Japan | Blue Note LNJ-70126LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1977 | Japan | Blue Note LNJ-70126LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1978 | Japan | Blue Note GXK 8103 (M) / Blue Note BLP 1508LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Japan | Blue Note BLP-1508LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1986 | France | Blue Note BST-81508LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1986 | US | Blue Note BST-81508LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1986 | US | Blue Note BST-81508LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Japan | Blue Note BLP 1508LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1994 | Japan | Blue Note BN 1508 / Blue Note BLP 1508LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | US | Music Matters Ltd. MMBLP 1508 / Universal Music Special Markets B0018776-0112", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Remastered, Mono · Mono, Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Remastered, Mono · Mono, Limited |
| 2013 | US | Music Matters Ltd. MMBLP 1508 / Universal Music Special Markets B0018776-0112", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Remastered, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono, Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Remastered, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono, Limited |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | France | Rat Pack Records BLP 1508LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Mono · Unofficial, Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Mono · Unofficial, Mono, Limited |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Blue Note BNST 36503LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Blue Note BLP-1508 / BST-81508LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Blue Note BLP1508LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Blue Note BST 81508 / Liberty BST-81507LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Blue Note BLP 1508LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Blue Note BLP-1508 / BST-81508LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1aIntroduction By Art Blakey
- A1bSportin' Crowd
- A2Like Someone In Love
- A3Yesterdays
- B1Avila And Tequila
- B2I Waited For You
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of At The Cafe Bohemia Volume 2 are there?
36 vinyl pressings of At The Cafe Bohemia Volume 2 are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1956 and 2022.
When was At The Cafe Bohemia Volume 2 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in US. One of them is Blue Note BLP 1508, released May 1956.
How do I tell if my copy of At The Cafe Bohemia Volume 2 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLP 1508) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RVG [Ear stamp] BN-LP-1508-A and RVG [Ear stamp] BN-LP-1508-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is At The Cafe Bohemia Volume 2 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.
