US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84301Blue Note BST-84301
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
B.A. BNST-84301-AA runout etched
B.A. BNST-84301-BB runout etched
BNST 84301-AA label
BNST 84301-BB label
Gene HarrisElegant Soul
Vinyl pressings
Elegant Soul
by Gene Harris · 1968
10 pressings3 countriesSoul-JazzJazz
Elegant Soul was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Elegant Soul
6 pressings came out in 1968, the album's first year, in 3 countries. 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
1968- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84301Blue Note BST-84301
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BNST 84301-ALabel side A
BNST 84301-BLabel side B
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84301Blue Note BST-84301
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
o T I BST-84301 SIDE 1 ® -..3Runout, Side A etched
BST-84301 SIDE 2 1B o ® SMTX B1Runout, Side B etched
BNST 84301-ALabel, Side A
BNST 84301-BLabel, Side B
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84301Blue Note BST-84301
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
B.A. BNST-84301-1 114A runout etched
B.A. BNST-84301-2 114B runout etched
BNST 84301-AA label
BNST 84301-BB label
Germany
1968- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST-84301Blue Note BST 84301
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
B A BNST-84301-A Made In GermanyRunout side A, etched, Made in Germany stamped
B A BNST-84301-B Made In GermanyRunout side B, etched, Made in Germany stamped
BNST 84 301 ALabel side A
BNST 84 301 BLabel side B
South Africa
1968- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BNTJ(M) 4/ 84301
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BNTJ 4/84301 BST 84301 A/1Side A
BNTJ 4/84301 BST 84301 B/1Side B
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.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Germany | Blue Note BST-84301 / Blue Note BST 84301First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | South Africa | Blue Note BNTJ(M) 4/ 84301First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Blue Note BST 84301 / Blue Note BST-84301First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | US | Blue Note BST 84301 / Blue Note BST-84301First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | US | Blue Note BST 84301 / Blue Note BST-84301First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | US | Blue Note BST 84301 / Blue Note BST-84301First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | Blue Note BST 84301 / Blue Note BNST 84301LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Blue Note BST 84301 / Blue Note BST-84301LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Blue Note BST-84301LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Blue Note BST-84301 / Blue Note BST 84301LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Elegant Soul3:20
- A2Do It Right Now6:18
- A3Sittin' Duck9:15
- B1(Sock It To Me) Harper Valley P.T.A.2:45
- B2Sugar Hill2:45
- B3African Sweets4:35
- B4Black Gold3:56
- B5Book Of Slim3:46
- B6Walls Of Respect3:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Elegant Soul are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Elegant Soul are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1968 and 1973.
When was Elegant Soul first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in US, Germany, South Africa. One of them is Blue Note BST 84301.
How do I tell if my copy of Elegant Soul is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BST 84301, BST-84301, BNTJ(M) 4/ 84301) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, B.A. BNST-84301-A and B.A. BNST-84301-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Elegant Soul 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.