US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BLP 4101
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
BN-LP 4101-ALabels, side A
BN-LP 4101-BLabels, side B
Vinyl pressings
Royal Flush
by Donald Byrd · 1961
27 pressings5 countriesHard BopSoul-JazzPost BopJazz
Royal Flush was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Royal Flush
2 pressings came out in 1961, 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
1961- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84101
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · DG both sides
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 27 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | US | Blue Note BLP 4101First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Blue Note BST 84101First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Blue Note ST-84101 / Blue Note BST 84101LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note 84101 / Blue Note ST-84101LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | Blue Note 84101 / Blue Note BST 84101LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Blue Note 84101 / Blue Note BLP-4101 / BST-84101LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Blue Note 84101 / Blue Note BST 84101LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Blue Note 84101 / Blue Note BLP-4101 / BST-84101LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Blue Note 84101 / Blue Note BLP-4101 / BST-84101LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Blue Note 84101 / Blue Note BLP-4101 / BST-84101LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | Blue Note BST-84101LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1978 | US | Blue Note BST-84101LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1978 | US | Blue Note BST-84101 / Blue Note BLP-4101/BST-84101LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1979 | Japan | Blue Note GXK 8127LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Japan | Blue Note BN 4101 / Blue Note BST 84101LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
2010s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Europe | Doxy DOX861LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2013 | Europe | Dol DOL759LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2013 | US | Music Matters Ltd. MMBST 84101 / Blue Note ST-84101LP, 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Numbered, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered | LP, 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Numbered, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered |
| 2015 | Europe | Dol DOL759HLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2015 | Europe | Blue Note ST-84101 / Elemental Music ERLP 1019LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
| 2019 | Europe | Jazz Images 37140LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Europe | Rat Pack Records 4101LP, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited | LP, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited |
| 2024 | Worldwide | Blue Note 6500765 / UMe 6500765LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Mqps BLP4101LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | South Africa | Blue Note BNTJ(M) 84101LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | US | Blue Note 84101 / Blue Note BLP-4101 / BST-84101LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Blue Note BLP 4101 / Blue Note 4101LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Hush
- A2I'm A Fool To Want You
- A3Jorgie's
- B1Shangri-La
- B26 M's
- B3Requiem
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Royal Flush are there?
27 vinyl pressings of Royal Flush are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1961 and 2024.
When was Royal Flush first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US. One of them is Blue Note BLP 4101.
How do I tell if my copy of Royal Flush is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLP 4101, BST 84101) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BN-LP 4101-A and BN-LP 4101-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Royal Flush 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.
