US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Mainstream Records MRL 400
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
MRL•400AS PSide A etched runout
MRL-400•BS PSide B etched runout
MRL 400 A-SSide A on label
MRL 400 B-SSide A on label
Blue MitchellGraffiti Blues
Vinyl pressings
Graffiti Blues
by Blue Mitchell · 1973
13 pressings6 countriesJazz-FunkFusionJazzBlues
Graffiti Blues was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Graffiti Blues
8 pressings came out in 1973, 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- Mainstream Records MRL 400
- Format
- LP, Album · Red Label Variant
- Runout / matrix
MRL 400 A-SSide A on label
MRL 400 B-SSide A on label
US
November 1973- Label and catalog number
- Mainstream Records MRL 400
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
MRL-400ASSide A runout
MRL-400-BSSide B runout
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- Mainstream Records MSL 1026Pye Records MSL 1026
- Format
- LP, Album
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- Mainstream Records MRL 5006
- Format
- LP
France
1973- Label and catalog number
- Mainstream Records MRL 400
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | France | Mainstream Records MRL 400First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Germany | Mainstream Records MRL 400First yearLP | LP |
| 1973 | Germany | Mainstream Records MRL 400LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1973 | South Africa | Mainstream Records MRL 400First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | UK | Mainstream Records MSL 1026 / Pye Records MSL 1026First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | UK | Mainstream Records MRL 5006First yearLP | LP |
| 1973 | US | Mainstream Records MRL 400First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Mainstream Records MRL 400First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Mainstream Records MRL 400First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | UK | Mainstream Records MRL 5006LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1988 | South Africa | Roots Record Company ROTH 120LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Mainstream Records MRL 400LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Mainstream Records MRL 400LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Graffiti Blues7:16
- A2Yeah Ya Right5:28
- A3Express5:05
- B1Asso-Kam7:23
- B2Dorado8:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Graffiti Blues are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Graffiti Blues are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1973 and 1988.
When was Graffiti Blues first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, UK, France, Germany and more. One of them is Mainstream Records MRL 400.
How do I tell if my copy of Graffiti Blues is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MRL 400, MSL 1026, MRL 5006) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MRL•400AS P and MRL-400•BS P. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Graffiti Blues 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.
