US
November 1963- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BLP 4061
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Donald ByrdAt The Half Note Cafe, Vol. 2
Vinyl pressings
At The Half Note Cafe, Vol. 2
by Donald Byrd · 1963
14 pressings4 countriesHard BopJazz
At The Half Note Cafe, Vol. 2 was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 At The Half Note Cafe, Vol. 2
3 pressings came out in 1963, 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
November 1963- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84061Blue Note 84061
- Format
- LP, Album
US
November 1963- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84061
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · DG Side 1
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | US | Blue Note BLP 4061First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Blue Note BST 84061 / Blue Note 84061First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1963 | US | Blue Note BST 84061First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Blue Note BLP 4061LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note 84061 / Blue Note ST 80461LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BST 84061 / Blue Note 84061LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BLP 4061LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | Blue Note 84061 / Blue Note BST 84061LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1970 | US | Blue Note 84061 / Blue Note BST 80461LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| 1978 | Japan | Blue Note GXK 8105 / Blue Note BST 84061LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | France | Blue Note 7465401LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1987 | US | Blue Note BLJ 84061LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Japan | Blue Note BST 84061 / Blue Note BN 4061LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Worldwide | Blue Note 84061 / Blue Note BST 84061LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Jeannine
- A2Pure D. Funk
- B1Kimyas
- B2When Sonny Gets Blue
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of At The Half Note Cafe, Vol. 2 are there?
14 vinyl pressings of At The Half Note Cafe, Vol. 2 are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1963 and 2025.
When was At The Half Note Cafe, Vol. 2 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US. One of them is Blue Note BLP 4061, released November 1963.
How do I tell if my copy of At The Half Note Cafe, Vol. 2 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLP 4061, BST 84061) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is At The Half Note Cafe, Vol. 2 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.
