US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BLP 4093Blue Note 4093
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
BN-LP-4093•A•Side A runout
BN-LP-4093•B•Side B runout
RVGBoth sides runout, stamped
BN 4093-ALabel, side A
Ike QuebecHeavy Soul
Vinyl pressings
Heavy Soul
by Ike Quebec · 1962
14 pressings4 countriesHard BopJazz
Heavy Soul was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Heavy Soul
3 pressings came out in 1962, 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
1962- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84093Blue Note ST-84093
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BLP 4093Blue Note 4093
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Ear side 1 only
- Runout / matrix
BN-LP-4093•A• PSide A runout
BN-LP-4093•B•Side B runout
RVGBoth sides runout, stamped
BN 4093-ALabel, side A
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.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | US | Blue Note BLP 4093 / Blue Note 4093First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Blue Note BST 84093 / Blue Note ST-84093First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Blue Note BLP 4093 / Blue Note 4093First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BST 84093 / Blue Note ST-84093LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BLP 4093 / Blue Note 4093LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | Blue Note BST 84093 / Blue Note ST-84093LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Blue Note 84093 / Blue Note BST-84093LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | Blue Note BST 84093 / Blue Note BST-84093LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Blue Note BST 84093LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
1990s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Japan | Blue Note BN 4093 / Blue Note BST 84093LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1995 | US | Blue Note BL 32090LP, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1995 | US | Blue Note B1-32090 / Blue Note B1 7243 8 32090 1 9LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Europe | Sowing Records SOW009LPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | Worldwide | Blue Note 5523396 / Blue Note 00602455233967LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Acquitted
- A2Just One More Chance
- A3Que's Dilemma
- A4Brother Can You Spare A Dime
- B1The Man I Love
- B2Heavy Soul
- B3I Want A Little Girl
- B4Nature Boy
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Heavy Soul are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Heavy Soul are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1962 and 2023.
When was Heavy Soul first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US. One of them is Blue Note BLP 4093.
How do I tell if my copy of Heavy Soul is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLP 4093, BST 84093) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BN-LP-4093•A• and BN-LP-4093•B•. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Heavy Soul 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.
