US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BLP 4007
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
BN 4007-ALabel, side A
BN 4007-BLabel, side B
Vinyl pressings
Off To The Races
by Donald Byrd · 1959
18 pressings4 countriesHard BopJazz
Off To The Races was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 Off To The Races
1 pressing came out in 1959, 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 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | US | Blue Note BLP 4007First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | US | Blue Note BLP 4007LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Blue Note BLP 4007LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BST 84007LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BLP 4007LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BST 84007LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | Blue Note BST 84007LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Blue Note BST 84007LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Blue Note BST 84007LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | Japan | Blue Note BLP 4007LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | Japan | Blue Note GXK 8030 / Blue Note BST 84007LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Japan | Blue Note BN 4007 / Blue Note BST 84007LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue, Limited Edition · Limited |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Japan | Blue Note DBLP-023 / Blue Note BLP 4007LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited |
| 2016 | Europe | DOL DOL884HLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | France | Rat Pack Records BLP 4007LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Unofficial Release, Mono · Unofficial, Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Unofficial Release, Mono · Unofficial, Mono, Limited |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Blue Note BLP 4007LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Blue Note BLP 4007LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Blue Note BLP 4007LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Lover Come Back To Me
- A2When Your Love Has Gone
- A3Sudwest Funk
- B1Paul's Pal
- B2Off To The Races
- B3Down Tempo
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Off To The Races are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Off To The Races are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1959 and 2022.
When was Off To The Races first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US. One of them is Blue Note BLP 4007.
How do I tell if my copy of Off To The Races is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLP 4007) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BN 4007-A and BN 4007-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Off To The Races 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.
