US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84259
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Keel Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BNST 84259-ASide A runout
BNST 84259-BSide B runout
BNST·84259·A - VAN GELDERSide A runout
BNST·84259·B· VAN GELDERSide B runout
Donald ByrdBlackjack
Vinyl pressings
Blackjack
by Donald Byrd · 1967
14 pressings4 countriesPost BopJazz-FunkJazz
Blackjack was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 Blackjack
6 pressings came out in 1967, 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
1967- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BLP 4259
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84259
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BST 84259 SIDE 1-1ASide 1 (Etched)
LP 84259 SIDE 2-1ASide 2 (Etched)
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84259
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BNST.84259 A – VAN GELDERRunout Side 1
BNST.84259 B – VAN GELDERRunout Side 2
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84259
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Plastylite Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BNST-84259-1R1 B.K. (ear)Side A runout
BNST-84259-2R1 B.K.Side B runout
Italy
1967- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84259
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
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.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Italy | Blue Note BST 84259First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Blue Note BST 84259First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Blue Note BLP 4259First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | Blue Note BST 84259First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Blue Note BST 84259First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Blue Note BST 84259First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | Blue Note BST 84259LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Blue Note BST 84259LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Blue Note BST 84259LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | US | Blue Note BST 84259 / Blue Note BNST 84259LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2007 | US | Blue Note BST 84259LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | USA, Canada & Europe | Blue Note BST 84259 / Blue Note 602465909166LP, Album, Club Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Club edition |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Blue Note BST 84259 KLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Blue Note BST 84259 KLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Blackjack6:05
- A2West Of The Pecos5:20
- A3Loki5:55
- B1Eldorado8:00
- B2Beale Street5:30
- B3Pentatonic5:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Blackjack are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Blackjack are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1967 and 2025.
When was Blackjack first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in US, Italy. One of them is Blue Note BST 84259.
How do I tell if my copy of Blackjack is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BST 84259, BLP 4259) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BNST 84259-A and BNST 84259-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Blackjack 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.
