US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BN-LA737-H
- Format
- LP, Album · All Disc Pressing
- Runout / matrix
33 BN-LA-737-H-A KENDUN-b JGRunout side A, etched / KENDUN stamped
33 BN-LA-737-H-B KENDUN-b JGRunout side B, etched / KENDUN stamped
Vinyl pressings
Finger Paintings
by Earl Klugh · 1977
34 pressings12 countriesJazz-FunkContemporary JazzJazzFunk / Soul
Finger Paintings was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Finger Paintings
20 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 10 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BN-LA737-H
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
xs BN-LA737-1-1ASide 1 etched
xs BN-LA737-2-1ASide 2 etched
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BN-LA737-H
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · All Disc Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BN-LA-737-H-A KENDUN - b JG 33Side A runout
BN-LA-737-H-B KENDUN - b JG 33Side B runout
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BN-LA737-HBlue Note LO-737
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BN-LA737-H
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T1 BN-LA-737-H-A-2 KENDUN-a JGRunout side A
T1 BN-LA-737-H-B-1 KENDUN-a JGRunout side B
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BN-LA737-H
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BN-LA-737-H-A KENDUN-a JG 2Runout, side A
BN-LA-737-H-B(2)(3) KENDUN-a JGRunout, side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 34 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Argentina | EMI 1867641First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Australia | United Artists Records L 36357First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Australia | United Artists Records L-36357First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Canada | Blue Note BN-LA737-HFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | Blue Note GP 3120 / Blue Note GP-3120First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | New Zealand | United Artists Records UAL 2987First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | New Zealand | Interfusion L 36357 / United Artists Records L 36357First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Philippines | United Artists Records UA-BNLA 737-H / Blue Note BN-LA737-H 0798First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Singapore | Blue Note BN-LA 737-HFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | South Africa | Blue Note BNTJ(M) 737First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | South Africa | Blue Note BN-LA 737First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | Blue Note UAG 20011First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | Blue Note UAG 20011 / Blue Note BNLA 737First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Blue Note BN-LA737-HFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Blue Note BN-LA737-HFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab MFSL 1-025 / Blue Note MFSL 1-025LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited |
| 1980 | Australia | Liberty UAC-5082 / United Artists Records UAC-5082LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1981 | US | Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab MFQR 1-025 / Blue Note MFQR 1-025LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, Box Set, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, Box Set, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered |
| 1983 | US | Blue Note LO-737LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1983 | US | Blue Note LO-737 / Blue Note BN-LA737-HLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1983 | US | Blue Note LO-737 / Blue Note BN-LA737-HLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Blue Note NNJ-70211LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Netherlands | Liberty 1A 064-18 6764 1LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Liberty UAG 20011LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Liberty LN-10257LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Blue Note LO-737LP, Album, Mispress, Reissue | LP, Album, Mispress, Reissue |
| ? | US | Blue Note LO-737LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Dr. Macumba4:25
- A2Long Ago And Far Away5:34
- A3Cabo Frio3:30
- A4Keep Your Eyes On The Sparrow (Baretta's Theme)4:35
- B1Catherine4:10
- B2Dance With Me3:25
- B3Jolanta3:00
- B4Summer Song4:05
- B5This Time3:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Finger Paintings are there?
34 vinyl pressings of Finger Paintings are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1977 and 1983.
When was Finger Paintings first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is Blue Note BN-LA737-H.
How do I tell if my copy of Finger Paintings is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BN-LA737-H, UAG 20011, 1867641, L 36357) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 33 BN-LA-737-H-A KENDUN-b JG and 33 BN-LA-737-H-B KENDUN-b JG. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Finger Paintings 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.
