US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Prestige PRLP 7146
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
PRLP-7146 RVG H AB
PRLP-7146-B RVG H AB
Gene AmmonsBlue Gene
Vinyl pressings
Blue Gene
by Gene Ammons · 1958
11 pressings2 countriesJazz
Blue Gene was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 Blue Gene
3 pressings came out in 1958, 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
1958- Label and catalog number
- Prestige PRLP 7146
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
B PRLP-7146-A RVG A ABRunout side A
B PRLP-7146-B RVG A ABRunout side B
C PRLP-7146-A RVG A ABAlt. 1 Runout Side A
D PRLP-7146-B RVG A ABAlt. 1 Runout Side B
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Prestige PRLP 7146
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
F PRLP-7146.A RVG ABRunout side A
G PRLP-7146.B RVG ABRunout side B
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.
1950s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | US | Prestige PRLP 7146First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Prestige PRLP 7146First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Prestige PRLP 7146First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | UK | Esquire 32-147LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Prestige PR 7146 / Prestige 7146LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Prestige PR 7146 / Prestige 7146LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | US | Original Jazz Classics OJC-192 / Prestige P-7146LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | US | Analogue Productions AJAZ 7146 / Prestige PRLP 714612", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered | 12", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | US | Original Jazz Classics OJC-192 / Prestige P-7146LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | US | Analogue Productions APJ 205-45 / Prestige 7146LP, 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo | LP, 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Original Jazz Classics OJC-192 / Prestige P-7146LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Blue Gene
- A2Scamperin'
- B1Blue Greens 'N Beans
- B2Hip Tip
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Blue Gene are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Blue Gene are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1958 and 2026.
When was Blue Gene first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in US. One of them is Prestige PRLP 7146.
How do I tell if my copy of Blue Gene is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PRLP 7146) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PRLP-7146 RVG H AB and PRLP-7146-B RVG H AB. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Blue Gene 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.
