US
April 1963- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BLP 4111
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
(Side 1) BN-LP-4111-A
(Side 2) BN-LP-4111-B
Grant GreenThe Latin Bit
Vinyl pressings
The Latin Bit
by Grant Green · 1963
13 pressings3 countriesLatin JazzJazz
The Latin Bit was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 The Latin Bit
2 pressings came out in 1963, 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
April 1963- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84111
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | US | Blue Note BLP 4111First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Blue Note BST 84111First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BST 84111 / Blue Note ST-84111LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BLP 4111 / Blue Note 4111LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BST 84111 / Blue Note ST-84111LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BST 84111LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | Blue Note BST 84111 / Blue Note 84111LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Blue Note BST 84111LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Japan | Blue Note GXK-8209 / Blue Note BST 84111LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Japan | Blue Note BN 4111 / Blue Note ST-84111LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Worldwide | Blue Note ST-84111 / Blue Note BST 84111LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Worldwide | Blue Note B0033312-01 / Blue Note 84111LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Blue Note BST 84111 / Blue Note 84111LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Mambo Inn
- A2Besame Mucho
- A3Mama Inez
- B1Brazil
- B2Tico Tico
- B3My Little Suede Shoes
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Latin Bit are there?
13 vinyl pressings of The Latin Bit are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1963 and 2022.
When was The Latin Bit first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US. One of them is Blue Note BLP 4111, released April 1963.
How do I tell if my copy of The Latin Bit is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLP 4111, BST 84111) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, (Side 1) BN-LP-4111-A and (Side 2) BN-LP-4111-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Latin Bit 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.
