US
January 1962- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BLP 4067
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · 47 W. 63rd (DG both sides)
Vinyl pressings
Bluesnik
by Jackie McLean · 1962
26 pressings6 countriesHard BopJazz
Bluesnik 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 Bluesnik
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
January 1962- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BLP 4067
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · W63 DG side 2
US
April 1962- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84067
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · 47 W. 63rd
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | US | Blue Note BLP 4067LP, Album, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono | LP, Album, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono |
| 1962 | US | Blue Note BLP 4067LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Blue Note BLP 4067First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Blue Note BLP 4067First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Blue Note BST 84067First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Blue Note BST 84067LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BLP-4067 / BST-84067LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BLP 4067LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BLP 4067LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | Blue Note BST 84067LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | Blue Note BST 84067LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Blue Note BST-84067LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Blue Note BST-84067LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Blue Note BST 84067LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1976 | South Africa | Blue Note BNTJ(M) 84067LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1977 | US | Blue Note BST-84067LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1979 | South Africa | Blue Note BST 84067LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Japan | Blue Note GXK-8219 / Blue Note BST 84067LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1981 | Japan | Blue Note GXK-8219 / Blue Note BST 84067LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
| 1984 | France | Blue Note BST 84067LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Japan | Blue Note BN 4067 / Blue Note BST 84067LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue, Limited Edition · Limited |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | US | Music Matters Ltd. MMBST-84067 / Blue Note BST 84067LP, 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | LP, 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Europe | DOL DOL1047HGLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Worldwide | Blue Note 4859549 / UMe 4859549LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Blue Note BLT 84067LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Blue Note BST-84067LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Bluesnik
- A2Goin' 'Way Blues
- A3Drew's Blues
- B1Cool Green
- B2Blues Function
- B3Torchin'
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bluesnik are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Bluesnik are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1961 and 2023.
When was Bluesnik first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US. One of them is Blue Note BLP 4067, released January 1962.
How do I tell if my copy of Bluesnik is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLP 4067, BST 84067) 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 Bluesnik 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.
