US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BN-LA140-F
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
T1 BN LA 140-F-1-1Side A runout, etched
T1 BN LA 140-F-2-1Side B runout, etched
Vinyl pressings
Street Lady
by Donald Byrd · 1973
18 pressings7 countriesSoul-JazzJazz-FunkJazz
Street Lady was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Street Lady
7 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 3 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BN-LA140-G
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BN-LA140-F
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Research Craft Press
- Runout / matrix
BN LA 140 F-1Side A runout etched, Variant 1
BN LA 140-F-2 x(2)Side B runout etched, Variant 1
BN LA 140 F-1 (2)Side A runout etched, Variant 2
BN LA 140-F-2 x(2) 2Side B runout etched, Variant 2
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BN-LA140-F
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · All Disc Press
- Runout / matrix
22 BN LA 140 F-1Runout A, variant 1
22 BNLA 140-F-2 ˣRunout B, variant 1
22 BN LA 140 F-1 ⁽²⁾ 3Runout A, variant 2
22 BN LA 140 F-2 ˣ ⁽²⁾ 5Runout B, variant 2
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BN-LA140-F
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Press, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
BN LA 140-F-1 PSide A, etched
BN LA 140-F-2 PSide B, etched
Canada
1973- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BN-LA140-FBlue Note BN-LA-140-G
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
BNLA-140-6-A TGSide A, etched
BNLA-140-6-B TGSide B, etched
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.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Canada | Blue Note BN-LA140-F / Blue Note BN-LA-140-GFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Philippines | Blue Note BN-LA140-GFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Blue Note BN-LA140-FFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Blue Note BN-LA140-GFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Blue Note BN-LA140-FFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Blue Note BN-LA140-FFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Blue Note BN-LA140-FFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Germany | Blue Note BST 84 439 I / Blue Note BN-LA140-FLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Blue Note BN-LA140-FLP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | Liberty LN-10054LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | UK & Europe | Blue Note 7243 8 53923 1 3LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1997 | US | Blue Note b1 7243 8 53923 1 3LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | US | Blue Note BN-LA140-FLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | France | Lmlr 782483 / Blue Note BN-LA140-FLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP3396 / Blue Note MOVLP3396LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label 0600753731468LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| ? | US | Blue Note BN-LA140-F / Blue Note SMAS-95710LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| ? | US | Blue Note BN-LA140-FLP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
Tracklist
- A1Lansana's Priestess7:42
- A2Miss Kane7:35
- A3Sister Love6:46
- B1Street Lady5:39
- B2Witch Hunt9:43
- B3Woman Of The World6:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Street Lady are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Street Lady are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1973 and 2023.
When was Street Lady first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, Canada, Philippines. One of them is Blue Note BN-LA140-F.
How do I tell if my copy of Street Lady is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BN-LA140-F, BN-LA140-G) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, T1 BN LA 140-F-1-1 and T1 BN LA 140-F-2-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Street Lady 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.
