US
March 1964- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BLP 4153
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Vinyl pressings
Evolution
by Grachan Moncur III · 1964
26 pressings7 countriesFree JazzPost BopJazz
Evolution was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Evolution
2 pressings came out in 1964, 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
March 1964- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84153
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BNST 84153-ALabel, side A
BNST 84153-BLabel, side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | US | Blue Note BLP 4153First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Blue Note BST 84153First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BST-84153LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BST 84153LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BLP-4153/BST-84153LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note 84153 / Blue Note ST-84153LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Blue Note BST-84153 / Blue Note 84153LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | Blue Note BST 84153 / Blue Note BST-84153LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Blue Note BST-84153 / Blue Note 84153LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Blue Note BST-84153LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Blue Note BST 84153 / Blue Note BST-84153LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | Blue Note BST 84153LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | Blue Note BST-84153 / Blue Note 84153LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | France | Blue Note BST 84153LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1985 | France | Blue Note BST 84153LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1985 | US | Blue Note BST 84153LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1986 | Japan | Blue Note BNJ 71102 / Blue Note ST 84153LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
| 1986 | Japan | Blue Note BNJ 71102 / Blue Note BST 84153LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | France | Heavenly Sweetness HSV026VL / Blue Note BST 84153LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | US | Music Matters Ltd. MMBST-84153 / Blue Note BST 8415312", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered | 12", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered |
| 2013 | Europe | DOL DOL1049HGLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2015 | Europe | Blue Note BST 84153LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 2015 | US | Blue Note BST 84153 / Blue Note BST-84153LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Spain | Blue Note BST 84153 / Blue Note 84153LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 2022 | Portugal | Blue Note BST 84153 / Blue Note 84153LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 2022 | Worldwide | Blue Note 4535335 / UMe 4535335LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Air Raid
- A2Evolution
- B1The Coaster
- B2Monk In Wonderland
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Evolution are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Evolution are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1964 and 2022.
When was Evolution first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US. One of them is Blue Note BLP 4153, released March 1964.
How do I tell if my copy of Evolution is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLP 4153, BST 84153) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Evolution 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.
