US
December 1957- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BLP 1560
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Hank Mobley SextetHank
Vinyl pressings
Hank
by Hank Mobley Sextet · 1957
11 pressings3 countriesHard BopJazz
Hank was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Hank
1 pressing came out in 1957, 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.
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.
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | US | Blue Note BLP 1560First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | Blue Note BLP 1560LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1973 | US | Blue Note BLP 1560LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Japan | Blue Note BLP 1560LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Japan | Blue Note BN 1560 / Blue Note BLP 1560LP, Album, Mono, Reissue, Limited Edition · Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Mono, Reissue, Limited Edition · Mono, Limited |
2000s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | US | Classic Records BN 1560 / Blue Note BN LP 1560LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono |
| 2009 | US | Blue Note BN-1560LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 2009 | US | Classic Records BN 1560-MONO-200G / Blue Note BLP 1560LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Worldwide | Blue Note 602465247831 / Blue Note 1560LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Blue Note BLP 1560LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Japan | Blue Note BLP-1560LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Fit For A Hanker
- A2Hi Groove, Low Feed-Back
- B1Easy To Love
- B2Time After Time
- B3Dance Of The Infidels
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hank are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Hank are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1957 and 2026.
When was Hank first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US. One of them is Blue Note BLP 1560, released December 1957.
How do I tell if my copy of Hank is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLP 1560) 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 Hank 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.