US
October 1966- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84237
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
VAN GELDERBoth sides, stamped
BNST 84237-ALabel, side A
BNST 84237-BLabel, side A
Vinyl pressings
Unit Structures
by Cecil Taylor · 1966
29 pressings9 countriesFree JazzJazz
Unit Structures was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Unit Structures
3 pressings came out in 1966, 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
October 1966- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BLP 4237
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
114 BNLP-4237.A VAN GELDERRunout side A
BNLP-4237 B VAN GELDERRunout side B
Japan
1966- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84237Blue Note BLP 4237
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
VAN GELDERBoth sides, stamped
BNST 84237-ALabel, side A
BNST 84237-BLabel, side A
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 29 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Japan | Blue Note BST 84237 / Blue Note BLP 4237First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BST 84237First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BLP 4237First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | Blue Note BST 84237LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Blue Note BST 84237LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Blue Note BST 84237LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1969 | US | Blue Note BST 84237LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | Blue Note BST 84237LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Blue Note BST 84237 / Blue Note BLP 4237LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Blue Note BST 84237LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1973 | US | Blue Note BST 84237LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1975 | US | Blue Note BST 84237LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Blue Note BST 84237LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1975 | US | Blue Note BST 84237LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1979 | UK | Blue Note BNS 40023 / Blue Note BST 84237LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Japan | Blue Note GXK 8147 / Blue Note GXK8147LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1980 | Japan | Blue Note GXK 8147 / Blue Note GXK8147LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
| 1984 | France | Blue Note BST 84237LP, Stereo, Album, Reissue | LP, Stereo, Album, Reissue |
| 1984 | Japan | Blue Note BNJ 71047LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
| 1984 | Japan | Blue Note BNJ 71047 / Blue Note BST 84237LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Europe | Blue Note BST 84237 / Blue Note 00602547085610LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 2015 | US | Blue Note BST 84237 / Blue Note B0022237-01LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Spain | Blue Note BST 84237LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 2021 | Portugal | Blue Note BST 84237LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 2023 | Worldwide | Blue Note 5523657 / UMe 5523657LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Blue Note BST 84.237 / United Artists Records France BST 84237-ULP, Stereo, Album, Reissue | LP, Stereo, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Italy | Blue Note BST 84237 / Blue Note BLP 4237LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | Blue Note BST 84237 / Blue Note BST-84237LP, Album, Stereo, Repress | LP, Album, Stereo, Repress |
| ? | US | Blue Note BST 84237LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Steps
- A2Enter Evening (Soft Line Structure)
- B1Unit Structure / As Of A Now / Section
- B2Tales (8 Whisps)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Unit Structures are there?
29 vinyl pressings of Unit Structures are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1966 and 2023.
When was Unit Structures first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, Japan. One of them is Blue Note BST 84237, released October 1966.
How do I tell if my copy of Unit Structures is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BST 84237, BLP 4237) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VAN GELDER and BNST 84237-A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Unit Structures 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.
