Japan
1974- Label and catalog number
- Trio Records PA-7095
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PA 7095 A 111 ⸭ OG 〄ⒷA-Side runout etched
PA 7095 BⓈ 111 ⸭A-Side runout etched
Dee Dee BridgewaterAfro Blue
Vinyl pressings
Afro Blue
by Dee Dee Bridgewater · 1974
11 pressings2 countriesSoul-JazzModalSpiritual JazzJazz
Afro Blue was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Afro Blue
2 pressings came out in 1974, 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.
Japan
1974- Label and catalog number
- Trio Records PA-7095
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Japan | Trio Records PA-7095First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Japan | Trio Records PA-7095First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Japan | Trio Records PA-7095LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1978 | Japan | Trio Records PAP-9258LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1978 | Japan | Trio Records PAP-9258LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1978 | Japan | Trio Records PAP-9258LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Japan | All Art K18P-9420LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Japan | Think! Records THLP107LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | UK | Mr Bongo MRBLP216LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 2020 | UK | Mr Bongo MRBLP216 / Trio Records PA-7095LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Not On Label (Dee Dee Bridgewater) BD-466LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1Afro Blue8:25
- A2Love Vibrations5:52
- A3Blues Medley (Everyday I Have The Blues / Stormy Monday Blues)8:06
- B1Little B's Poem3:06
- B2Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head4:37
- B3Love From The Sun5:23
- B4People Make The World Go Round4:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Afro Blue are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Afro Blue are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1974 and 2020.
When was Afro Blue first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Japan. One of them is Trio Records PA-7095.
How do I tell if my copy of Afro Blue is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PA-7095) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PA 7095 A 111 ⸭ OG 〄Ⓑ and PA 7095 BⓈ 111 ⸭. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Afro Blue 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.