US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84320
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BNST 84320 A P +Runout side A, etched
BNST 84320 B P +Runout side B, etched
VAN GELDERRunout side A & B, stamped
BNST 84320-ALabel side A
Eddie GaleBlack Rhythm Happening
Vinyl pressings
Black Rhythm Happening
by Eddie Gale · 1969
11 pressings4 countriesFree JazzSoul-JazzSpiritual JazzJazz
Black Rhythm Happening was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Black Rhythm Happening
7 pressings came out in 1969, 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
1969- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84320
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SIDE 1 BNST 84320 A VAN GELDER c
SIDE 2 BNST 84320 B VAN GELDER c
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84320
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BNST·84320·ASide A: etched
BNST·84320·BSide B: etched
VAN GELDERBoth sides: stamped
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84320Blue Note BST/84320
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BNST. 84320·A RE-1Side A, etched
414 BNST. 84320·B RE·Side B, etched
VAN GELDERBoth sides, stamped
UK
1969- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84320
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BNST.84320.A VAN GELDERSide A, etched/stamped
BNST.84320.B VAN GELDERSide B, etched/stamped
UK
1969- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84320
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Germany | Blue Note BST 84320 / Blue Note BST 84 320 KFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | Blue Note BST 84320First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | UK | Blue Note BST 84320First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1969 | US | Blue Note BST 84320First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | Blue Note BST 84320First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | Blue Note BST 84320First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | Blue Note BST 84320 / Blue Note BST/84320First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Germany | Blue Note BST 84320 / Blue Note BST 84 320 KLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | US | 4 Men With Beards 4M128LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | US | 4 Men With Beards 4M128LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Worldwide | Blue Note Records BST/84320 / UMe 00602478282409LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1Black Rhythm Happening2:55
- A2The Gleeker2:10
- A3Song Of Will3:07
- A4Ghetto Love Night5:25
- A5Mexico Thing5:00
- B1Ghetto Summertime3:08
- B2It Must Be You5:39
- B3Look At Teyonda9:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Black Rhythm Happening are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Black Rhythm Happening are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1969 and 2026.
When was Black Rhythm Happening first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, UK, Germany. One of them is Blue Note BST 84320.
How do I tell if my copy of Black Rhythm Happening is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BST 84320) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BNST 84320 A P + and BNST 84320 B P +. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Black Rhythm Happening 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.