US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BLP 4037
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Horace ParlanUs Three
Vinyl pressings
Us Three
by Horace Parlan · 1960
14 pressings3 countriesBopJazz
Us Three 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 Us Three
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 4037First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Blue Note BLP 4037LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BLP 4037LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Japan | Blue Note LNJ 80133LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
| 1976 | Japan | Blue Note LNJ-80133LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1979 | Japan | Blue Note GXF 3154LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | France | Blue Note BLP 4037LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1983 | France | Blue Note BLP 4037LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Japan | Blue Note BN 4037 / Blue Note BST 84037LP, Album, Limited Edition, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo, Limited |
| 1990 | Japan | Blue Note BN 4037 / Blue Note BST 84037LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | US | Music Matters Ltd. MMBST-84037 / Blue Note BST 8403712", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered | 12", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered |
| 2008 | US | Music Matters MMBST-84037LP, 45 RPM, Advance, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Promo, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Promo, Limited, Numbered | LP, 45 RPM, Advance, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Promo, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Promo, Limited, Numbered |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Japan | Blue Note DBLP-061 / Blue Note BLP 4037LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited |
| 2015 | US | Music Matters Ltd. MMBST-84037 / Blue Note BST 84037LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited |
Tracklist
- A1Us Three
- A2I Want To Be Loved
- A3Come Rain Or Come Shine
- A4Wadin'
- B1The Lady Is A Tramp
- B2Walkin'
- B3Return Engagement
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Us Three are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Us Three are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1960 and 2015.
When was Us Three first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US. One of them is Blue Note BLP 4037.
How do I tell if my copy of Us Three is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLP 4037) 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 Us Three 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.