US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note LT-990
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LT-990-1Side 1, etched
LT-990-2Side 2, etched
Grant GreenSolid
Vinyl pressings
Solid
by Grant Green · 1979
12 pressings5 countriesHard BopJazz
Solid was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Solid
2 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 2 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.
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note LBR 1023
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | UK | Blue Note LBR 1023First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Blue Note LT-990First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Brazil | Blue Note 31C 052 82954LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Japan | Blue Note GXK 8187LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | US | Blue Note B1 7243 8 33580 1 4 / Blue Note B1-33580LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | US | Blue Note LT-990 / Blue Note LT 990LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2010s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | US | Music Matters Ltd. MMLT-990LP, 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Promo, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Promo, Limited, Numbered | LP, 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Promo, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Promo, Limited, Numbered |
| 2010 | US | Music Matters Ltd. MM-LT-990 / Blue Note 509996-26776-1-512", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered | 12", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered |
| 2019 | US | Music Matters Ltd. MM-LT-990 / Blue Note LT-990LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing, Limited |
| 2019 | US | Music Matters Ltd. MM-LT-990 / Blue Note LT-990LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | US | Music Matters Ltd. MM-LT-990 / Blue Note LT-990LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress, Stereo · Limited |
| 2025 | Worldwide | Blue Note 7507946 / UMe 7507946LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Minor League7:05
- A2Ezz-Thetic10:39
- B1Grant's Tune6:58
- B2Solid7:20
- B3The Kicker6:19
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Solid are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Solid are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1979 and 2025.
When was Solid first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, UK. One of them is Blue Note LT-990.
How do I tell if my copy of Solid is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LT-990, LBR 1023) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LT-990-1 and LT-990-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Solid 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.
