US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84260
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BNST 84260 · A ·A-side, hand-etched
BNST 84260 · B ·B-side, hand-etched
VAN GELDERBoth side, stamped
BNST 84260-ASide A label
Vinyl pressings
Conquistador!
by Cecil Taylor · 1968
26 pressings6 countriesFree JazzJazz
Conquistador! 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 Conquistador!
3 pressings came out in 1968, 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
1968- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BLP 4260
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84260
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BNST-84260-ARunout A
BNST-84260-BRunout B
BNST 84260-ALabel, side A
BNST 84260-BLabel, side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | US | Blue Note BST 84260First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Blue Note BLP 4260First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | US | Blue Note BST 84260First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | Blue Note BST 84260LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Blue Note BST 84260 / Blue Note BLP 4260LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Blue Note BST 84260 / Blue Note BLP 4260LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Blue Note BST 84260 / Blue Note BST-84260LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Blue Note BST 84260 / Blue Note BST-84260LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Blue Note BST 84260 / Blue Note BST-84260LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Blue Note BST 84260 / Blue Note BST-84260LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1977 | US | Blue Note BST 84260 / Blue Note BST-84260LP, Album, Misprint, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Misprint, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | Italy | Blue Note BNST 36512LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Japan | Blue Note GXK-8148 / Blue Note BST 84260LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1982 | France | Blue Note BST 84260LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1982 | France | Blue Note BST 84260LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1984 | Japan | Blue Note BNJ 71049 / Blue Note BST 84260LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1984 | Japan | Blue Note BNJ 71049 / Blue Note BST 84260LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Blue Note B1-84260 / Blue Note 84260LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | US | Blue Note BST 4260LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 2015 | Europe | Blue Note BST 84260 / Blue Note BLP 4260LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 2015 | US | Blue Note BST 84260 / Blue Note BLP 4260LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Blue Note BST 84 260 KLP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Germany | Blue Note BST 84 260 KLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Italy | Blue Note BST 84 260LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Blue Note BST-84260 / Blue Note BST 84260LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | US | Blue Note BST 84260 / Blue Note BST-84260LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AConquistador18:00
- BWith (Exit)19:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Conquistador! are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Conquistador! are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1968 and 2015.
When was Conquistador! first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in US. One of them is Blue Note BST 84260.
How do I tell if my copy of Conquistador! is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BST 84260, BLP 4260) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BNST 84260 · A · and BNST 84260 · B ·. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Conquistador! 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.
