US
July 1957- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note 1549Blue Note BLP 1549
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
BN-LP-1549-A· RVG PSide A runout
BN-LP-1549-B· P RVGSide B runout
BN 1549-ASide A label
BN 1549-BSide B label
Vinyl pressings
Blowing In From Chicago
by Clifford Jordan · 1957
16 pressings5 countriesHard BopJazz
Blowing In From Chicago was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Blowing In From Chicago
1 pressing came out in 1957, 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.
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.
1950s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | US | Blue Note 1549 / Blue Note BLP 1549First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Blue Note BLP 1549LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | US | Blue Note BLP 1549LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1979 | Japan | Blue Note GXK-8112 / Blue Note BLP 1549LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | France | Blue Note BLP 1549LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1983 | France | Blue Note BLP 1549LP, Album, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono | LP, Album, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono |
| 1984 | Japan | Blue Note BLP 1549LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1984 | Japan | Blue Note BLP 1549LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Japan | Blue Note BN 1549 / Blue Note BLP 1549LP, Album, Mono, Reissue, Limited Edition · Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Mono, Reissue, Limited Edition · Mono, Limited |
| 1994 | US | Blue Note B1-28977 / Blue Note B1 7243 8 28977 1 2LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono, Limited |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | US | Analogue Productions AP-1549 / Blue Note BLP 154912", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited, Numbered | 12", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited, Numbered |
| 2010 | US | Analogue Productions AP-1549 / Blue Note 154912", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono, Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono, Limited |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | France | Rat Pack Records BLP 1549 / Culture Factory 783204LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Unofficial Release, Mono · Unofficial, Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Unofficial Release, Mono · Unofficial, Mono, Limited |
| 2021 | Spain | Blue Note BLP 1549 / Blue Note 1549LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2022 | Portugal | Blue Note BLP 1549 / Blue Note 1549LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Blue Note BLP 1549LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Status Quo5:34
- A2Bo-Till5:54
- A3Blue Lights6:35
- B1Billie's Bounce9:32
- B2Evil Eye5:12
- B3Everywhere5:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Blowing In From Chicago are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Blowing In From Chicago are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1957 and 2022.
When was Blowing In From Chicago first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US. One of them is Blue Note 1549, released July 1957.
How do I tell if my copy of Blowing In From Chicago is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1549) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BN-LP-1549-A· RVG P and BN-LP-1549-B· P RVG. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Blowing In From Chicago 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.