US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Riverside Records RLP 336
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
RLP-12-336 A ABSide A runout
RLP-12-336 B ABSide B runout
RLP 12-336 ASide A label
RLP 12-336 BSide B label
Blue MitchellBlue's Moods
Vinyl pressings
Blue's Moods
by Blue Mitchell · 1960
16 pressings5 countriesHard BopJazz
Blue's Moods was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 Blue's Moods
3 pressings came out in 1960, 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
1960- Label and catalog number
- Riverside Records RLP 9336
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
RLP- 9336-ASide 1
RLP- 9336-BSide 2
Japan
1960- Label and catalog number
- Riverside Records SR-7004
- 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 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Japan | Riverside Records SR-7004First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | Japan | Riverside Records SR-7004 / Riverside Records 9336LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1960 | US | Riverside Records RLP 336First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Riverside Records RLP 9336First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Riverside Records RLP 336LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Japan | Milestone SMJ-6045 / Riverside Records SMJ-6045LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1974 | Japan | Milestone SMJ-6045 / Riverside Records SMJ-6045LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
| 1974 | Japan | Milestone SMJ-6045 / Riverside Records SMJ-6045LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Japan | Riverside Records VIJ-128 / Riverside Records RLP 9336LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1984 | US | Original Jazz Classics OJC-138 / Riverside Records RLP-9336LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Japan | Riverside Records VIJJ-30036LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | US | Analogue Productions AJAZ-9336 / Riverside Records RLP 933612", 45 RPM, Album, Stereo, Reissue, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered | 12", 45 RPM, Album, Stereo, Reissue, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered |
| 2004 | US | Analogue Productions AJAZ-933612", 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Europe | DOL DOL874HLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2015 | Spain | Jazz Workshop JW-069 / Jazz Workshop LPJW069LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Worldwide | Craft Recordings CR00726 / Riverside Records CR00726LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1I'll Close My Eyes5:55
- A2Avars4:03
- A3Scrapple From The Apple3:57
- A4Kinda Vague6:15
- B1Sir John6:00
- B2When I Fall In Love5:38
- B3Sweet Pumpkin4:14
- B4I Wish I Knew4:23
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Blue's Moods are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Blue's Moods are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1960 and 2024.
When was Blue's Moods first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US, Japan. One of them is Riverside Records RLP 336.
How do I tell if my copy of Blue's Moods is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RLP 336, RLP 9336, SR-7004) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RLP-12-336 A AB and RLP-12-336 B AB. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Blue's Moods 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.
