US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84291
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BNST-84291-A reSide A runout
BNST-84291-B B.A.Side B runout
BNST 84291-AOn label side A
BNST 84291-BOn label side B
Vinyl pressings
Total Eclipse
by Bobby Hutcherson · 1968
17 pressings6 countriesPost BopJazz
Total Eclipse was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Total Eclipse
4 pressings came out in 1968, 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
1968- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84291
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BNST-84291-A reSide A runout
BNST-84291-B B.A.Side B runout
BNST 84291-ASide A label
BNST 84291-BSide B label
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84291
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · All Disc Press
- Runout / matrix
BNST-84291-A 114 AudioMatrix B.A.Side A runout, etched / stamped
BNST-84291-B 114 AudioMatrix B.A.Side B runout, etched / stamped
BNST 84291-ALabel side A
BNST 84291-BLabel side B
Japan
1968- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84291
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BNST-84291-A reSide A runout
BNST-84291-B B.A.Side B runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Japan | Blue Note BST 84291First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Blue Note BST 84291First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Blue Note BST 84291First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Blue Note BST 84291First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | US | Blue Note BST 84291LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Blue Note BST-84291LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1979 | Japan | Blue Note GXK 8140 / Blue Note BST 84291LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1979 | Japan | Blue Note GXK 8140 / Blue Note BST 84291LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | France | Blue Note BST 84291LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 1985 | Japan | Blue Note BNJ 71078 / Blue Note BST 84291LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1985 | Japan | Blue Note BNJ 71078 / Blue Note BST 84291LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Blue Note BST 84291LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Europe | Blue Note BST 84291 / Blue Note 060253778214LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2014 | US | Blue Note BST 84291 / Blue Note B0020431-01LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Worldwide | Blue Note 602445953219 / Blue Note BST 84291LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Blue Note BST 84291 / Blue Note BST 84 291 KLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Blue Note BST 84291LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Herzog6:32
- A2Total Eclipse8:52
- A3Matrix6:45
- B1Same Shame9:25
- B2Pompeian8:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Total Eclipse are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Total Eclipse are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1968 and 2024.
When was Total Eclipse first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in US, Japan. One of them is Blue Note BST 84291.
How do I tell if my copy of Total Eclipse is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BST 84291) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BNST-84291-A re and BNST-84291-B B.A.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Total Eclipse 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.
