US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BLP 5044
- Format
- LP, 10", Mono
- Runout / matrix
BN-LP-5044-A RVGRunout Side A, etched
BN-LP-5044-B RVGRunout Side B, etched
(BN 5044-A)Label Side A
(BN 5044-B)Label Side B
Elmo Hope QuintetElmo Hope Quintet Volume 2
Vinyl pressings
Elmo Hope Quintet Volume 2
by Elmo Hope Quintet · 1954
10 pressings4 countriesBopJazz
Elmo Hope Quintet Volume 2 was first pressed on vinyl in 1954. 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 Elmo Hope Quintet Volume 2
1 pressing came out in 1954, 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | US | Blue Note BLP 5044First yearLP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | UK | Vogue Records LDE 139LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Japan | Blue Note BLP 5044LP, 10", Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1975 | US | Blue Note BLP 5044 / Blue Note 5044LP, 10", Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1990s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Japan | Blue Note BN 5044LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited |
| 1999 | Japan | Blue Note TOJJ-5044 / Blue Note BN-5044LP, 10", Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited | LP, 10", Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited |
| 1999 | Japan | Blue Note BLP 5044 / Blue Note TOJJ-5044LP, 10", Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, 10", Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | US | Blue Note BLP 5044 / Blue Note B0022333-01LP, 10", Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Vogue Records BNLP 5044 - A10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| ? | France | Jazz Selection JSLP 50.038LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Crazy
- A2Abdullah
- A3Chips
- B1Later For You
- B2Low Tide
- B3Maybe So
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Elmo Hope Quintet Volume 2 are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Elmo Hope Quintet Volume 2 are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1954 and 2015.
When was Elmo Hope Quintet Volume 2 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1954, in US. One of them is Blue Note BLP 5044.
How do I tell if my copy of Elmo Hope Quintet Volume 2 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLP 5044) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BN-LP-5044-A RVG and BN-LP-5044-B RVG. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Elmo Hope Quintet Volume 2 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.