US
November 1960- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BLP 4043
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Horace Parlan QuintetSpeakin' My Piece
Vinyl pressings
Speakin' My Piece
by Horace Parlan Quintet · 1960
14 pressings4 countriesBopSoul-JazzJazz
Speakin' My Piece was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 Speakin' My Piece
1 pressing came out in 1960, 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 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | US | Blue Note BLP 4043First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Blue Note BLP 4043LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Blue Note BLP 4043LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Unknown | Blue Note BST 84043LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | South Africa | Blue Note BST 84043LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Japan | Blue Note BNJ-71033 / Blue Note BST 84043LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
| 1984 | Japan | Blue Note BNJ-71033 / Blue Note BST 84043LP, Album, Limited Edition, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo, Limited |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Japan | Blue Note BN 4043 / Blue Note BST 84043LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue, Limited Edition · Limited |
2000s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | US | Music Matters Ltd. MMBST 84043 / Blue Note BST 84043LP, 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered | LP, 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered |
| 2007 | US | Music Matters Ltd. MMBST-84043LP, 45 RPM, Advance, Album, Numbered, Promo, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Promo, Numbered | LP, 45 RPM, Advance, Album, Numbered, Promo, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Promo, Numbered |
| 2008 | US | Classic Records BN 4043-MONO-200G / Blue Note BLP 4043LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono, Limited |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | US | Blue Note BST 84043 / Music Matters Ltd. MMBST-84043LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Worldwide | Blue Note 4859550 / UMe 4859550LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2025 | Worldwide | Rat Pack Records BLP 4043LP, Album, Limited Edition, Remastered · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Remastered · Limited |
Tracklist
- A1Wadin'
- A2Up In Cynthia's Room
- A3Borderline
- B1Rastus
- B2Oh So Blue
- B3Speakin' My Piece
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Speakin' My Piece are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Speakin' My Piece are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1960 and 2025.
When was Speakin' My Piece first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US. One of them is Blue Note BLP 4043, released November 1960.
How do I tell if my copy of Speakin' My Piece is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLP 4043) 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 Speakin' My Piece 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.
