US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BLP 4113
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
BN-LP-4113 A VAN GELDER (plus Plastilyte "ear")A-Side
BN-LP-4113 B VAN GELDER (plus Plastilyte "ear")B-Side
Freddie RoachDown To Earth
Vinyl pressings
Down To Earth
by Freddie Roach · 1962
11 pressings4 countriesJazz
Down To Earth 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 Down To Earth
3 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
1962- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84113Blue Note ST-84113
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BNST-84113 A VAN GELDER STEREO (plus Plastilyte "ear")A-Side runout
BNST-84113 B VAN GELDER STEREO (plus Plastilyte "ear")B-Side runout
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note 4113
- Format
- 12", Album
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.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | US | Blue Note BLP 4113First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Blue Note BST 84113 / Blue Note ST-84113First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Blue Note 4113First year12", Album | 12", Album |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BST 84113LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BLP 4113LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | Blue Note BST 84113 / Blue Note ST-84113LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | Blue Note BST 84113 / Blue Note 84113LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Japan | Blue Note BST 84113 / Blue Note BN 4113LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | France | Rat Pack Records BLP 4113LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Limited |
| 2025 | Worldwide | Blue Note 6514976 / Blue Note 84113LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Blue Note BST 84113LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1De Bug
- A2Ahm Miz
- A3Lujon
- B1Althea Soon
- B2More Mileage
- B3Lion Down
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Down To Earth are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Down To Earth are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1962 and 2025.
When was Down To Earth first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US. One of them is Blue Note BLP 4113.
How do I tell if my copy of Down To Earth is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLP 4113, BST 84113, 4113) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BN-LP-4113 A VAN GELDER (plus Plastilyte "ear") and BN-LP-4113 B VAN GELDER (plus Plastilyte "ear"). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Down To Earth 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.