US
October 1963- Label and catalog number
- Riverside Records RM 464
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
RM 464 ASide 1
RM 464 BSide 2
Vinyl pressings
Ugetsu
by Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers · 1963
22 pressings8 countriesHard BopJazz
Ugetsu 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 Ugetsu
3 pressings came out in 1963, 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.
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Riverside Records RS 9464
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Netherlands
1963- Label and catalog number
- Riverside Records RS 9464
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Netherlands | Riverside Records RS 9464First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Riverside Records RS 9464First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Riverside Records RM 464First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | France | Riverside Records RM 464LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Netherlands | Riverside Records RS 9464 / Riverside Records RM 464LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | Netherlands | Riverside Records RM 464LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | UK | Riverside Records RLP 464LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Riverside Records RM 464LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Riverside Records RS 9464LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1968 | Canada | Riverside Records RS-3022LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 1968 | Japan | Riverside Records RS 3022LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1968 | US | Riverside Records RS 3022LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Japan | Riverside Records SMJ-6164 / Riverside Records SRS-6079LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | Japan | Riverside Records SMJ-6164 / Riverside Records SR-7088LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label, Stereo · Test pressing |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Germany | Original Jazz Classics OJC-090 / Riverside Records RS 9464LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1983 | US | Original Jazz Classics OJC-090 / Riverside Records RS-9464LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1984 | Japan | Riverside Records VIJ-148LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | US | Original Jazz Classics OJC-090 / Riverside Records RS-9464LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | US | Original Jazz Classics OJC-090 / Riverside Records RS-9464LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Riverside Records SR-7088 / Riverside Records RS-9464LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | Riverside Records R-5042 / Riverside Records RM-464LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Venezuela | Circulo Musical No. 303LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1One By One6:19
- A2Ugetsu11:05
- A3Time Off4:58
- B1Ping-Pong8:07
- B2I Didn´t Know What Time It Was6:30
- B3On The Ginza7:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ugetsu are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Ugetsu are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1963 and 2023.
When was Ugetsu first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, Netherlands. One of them is Riverside Records RM 464, released October 1963.
How do I tell if my copy of Ugetsu is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RM 464, RS 9464) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RM 464 A and RM 464 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ugetsu 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.
