US
April 1962- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BLP 4085
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
BN - LP - 4085 ·A ·Runout Side A etched
BN - LP - 4085 ·B ·Runout Side B etched
RVG [stamped] and Ear symbolDead Wax Side A & B
Vinyl pressings
Ready For Freddie
by Freddie Hubbard · 1962
31 pressings11 countriesHard BopJazz
Ready For Freddie was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Ready For Freddie
2 pressings came out in 1962, 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.
US
May 1962- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84085
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 31 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | US | Blue Note BLP 4085First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Blue Note BST 84085First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BST 84085LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BLP 4085LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Japan | Blue Note BST 84085LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Blue Note BST 84085LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Blue Note BST-84085 / Blue Note BLP-4085LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | US | Blue Note BST 84085LP, Album, Stereo, Repress | LP, Album, Stereo, Repress |
| 1973 | US | Blue Note BST 84085LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Blue Note BST 84085LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Blue Note BST 84085LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Blue Note BST-84085 / Blue Note 84085LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | Brazil | Blue Note BNLP 12157 / Blue Note BNLP-12157LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1977 | US | Blue Note BST 84085 / Blue Note BST-84085LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1978 | Netherlands | Blue Note 5 C038-60085 / Blue Note 5C 038-60085LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Japan | Blue Note GXK 8203 / Blue Note ST-84085LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1981 | Japan | Blue Note GXK 8203 / Blue Note ST-84085LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
1990s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Japan | Blue Note BN 4085 / Blue Note BN-4085LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
| 1995 | US | Blue Note B1-32094LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1995 | US | Blue Note B1 7243 8 32094 1 5LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Limited Edition · Limited |
2010s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | US | Music Matters Ltd. MMBST-84085 / Blue Note 509990-91392-1-312", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
| 2013 | Italy | Blue Note BST-84085LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 2014 | Europe | Blue Note BST 84085 / Blue Note ST-84085LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2014 | US | Blue Note BST 84085 / Blue Note ST-84085LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2017 | US | Music Matters Ltd. MMBST-84085 / Blue Note ST-84085LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 2018 | UK | Blue Note BST 84085 / Jazz At 33⅓ rpm 55LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2020s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Spain | Blue Note BST-84085 / Blue Note 84085LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 2021 | Portugal | Blue Note BST-84085 / Blue Note 84085LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 2021 | Worldwide | Blue Note 3596791 / UMe 3596791LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2023 | Russia | Blue Note BST 84085LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Blue Note BST 84085 / Blue Note BST-84085LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Arietis
- A2Weaver Of Dreams
- A3Marie Antoinette
- B1Birdlike
- B2Crisis
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ready For Freddie are there?
31 vinyl pressings of Ready For Freddie are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1962 and 2023.
When was Ready For Freddie first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US. One of them is Blue Note BLP 4085, released April 1962.
How do I tell if my copy of Ready For Freddie is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLP 4085, BST 84085) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BN - LP - 4085 ·A · and BN - LP - 4085 ·B ·. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ready For Freddie 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.
