US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BLP 4073
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
BN 4073-ALabel, side A
BN 4073-BLabel, side B
Vinyl pressings
Hub Cap
by Freddie Hubbard · 1961
18 pressings5 countriesHard BopJazz
Hub Cap 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 Hub Cap
1 pressing 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.
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.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | US | Blue Note BLP 4073First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Blue Note BLP 4073LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Blue Note BLP 4073LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BLP 4073LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Japan | Blue Note LNJ-80100LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | Japan | Blue Note LNJ-80100LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
| 1977 | Japan | Blue Note GXK-8005 / Blue Note GXK 8005LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1977 | Japan | Blue Note GXK-8005 / Blue Note GXK 8005LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1977 | Japan | Blue Note GXK-8005 / Blue Note GXK 8005LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | US | Blue Note BST 84073 / Blue Note 84073LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 1985 | France | Blue Note BST 84073 / Blue Note 84073LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 1985 | Japan | Blue Note BNJ-71053 / Blue Note BST 84073LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1987 | Greece | Blue Note 14C 062-2613471 / Blue Note 062-2613471LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Japan | Blue Note BN 4073 / Blue Note BST 84073LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | US | Analogue Productions AP-84073 / Analogue Productions ABNJ 8407312", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered | 12", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered |
| 2019 | Europe | Vinyl Passion VP 90139LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | US | Blue Note ST-84073LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Blue Note BLP 84073LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Hub Cap
- A2Cry Me Not
- A3Luana
- B1Osie Mae
- B2Plexus
- B3Earmon Jr.
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hub Cap are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Hub Cap are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1961 and 2026.
When was Hub Cap first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US. One of them is Blue Note BLP 4073.
How do I tell if my copy of Hub Cap is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLP 4073) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BN 4073-A and BN 4073-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hub Cap 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.
