US
June 1963- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84104
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BNST 84104-ALabel, side A
BNST 84104-BLabel, side B
Vinyl pressings
Buhaina's Delight
by Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers · 1963
16 pressings4 countriesHard BopJazz
Buhaina's Delight was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Buhaina's Delight
3 pressings came out in 1963, 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
June 1963- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BLP 4104
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
June 1963- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BLP 4104
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · DG side 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | US | Blue Note BST 84104First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Blue Note BLP 4104First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Blue Note BLP 4104First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Blue Note BLP 4104LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Japan | Blue Note 84104 / Blue Note BLP-4104/84104LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BST 84104LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note 84104 / Blue Note BLP-4104/84104LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BLP 4104LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BST 84104LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | Blue Note BST 84104LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Blue Note BST-84104LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Blue Note BST-84104 / Blue Note BLP-4104/B4104LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | Blue Note BST-84104LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Japan | Blue Note BN 4104 / Blue Note BST 84104LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Europe | Blue Note BST-84104 / Elemental Music ERLP 1017LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Worldwide | Blue Note 0838208 / UMe 0838208LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Backstage Sally
- A2Contemplation
- A3Bu's Delight
- B1Reincarnation Blues
- B2Shaky Jake
- B3Moon River
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Buhaina's Delight are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Buhaina's Delight are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1963 and 2020.
When was Buhaina's Delight first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US. One of them is Blue Note BST 84104, released June 1963.
How do I tell if my copy of Buhaina's Delight is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BST 84104, BLP 4104) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BNST 84104-A and BNST 84104-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Buhaina's Delight 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.
