US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BLP 4038
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
RVG 'ear' BN-LP-4038.Betched runout Side B [ear=ear logo]
RVG 'ear' BN-LP.4038.Aetched runout Side A [ear=ear logo]
Vinyl pressings
Capuchin Swing
by Jackie McLean · 1960
19 pressings4 countriesHard BopJazz
Capuchin Swing 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 Capuchin Swing
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 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | US | Blue Note BLP 4038First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note 84038 / Blue Note BST 84038LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BLP 4038LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BST 84038LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | Blue Note BST 84038LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Blue Note BST 84038LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Blue Note BST 84038LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Japan | Blue Note K18P-9241 / Blue Note BST-84038LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Japan | Blue Note ST-84038 / Blue Note BST-84038LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1990 | Japan | Blue Note BN 4038 / Blue Note BST 84038LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue, Limited Edition · Limited |
2000s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | US | Blue Note BN 4038LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2008 | US | Analogue Productions AP-84038 / Blue Note ST-84038LP, 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited | LP, 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited |
| 2008 | US | Classic Records BN 4038-MONO-200G / Blue Note BLP 4038LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono |
| 2008 | US | Classic Records BN 4038-MONO-200G / Blue Note BLP 4038LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Europe | Blue Note 84038 / Blue Note ST-84038LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 2015 | US | Blue Note 84038 / Universal Music Enterprises B0022979-01LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | France | Rat Pack Records BLP4038LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Blue Note BST 84038LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Blue Note BST-84038LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Francisco
- A2Just For Now
- A3Don't Blame Me
- B1Condition Blue
- B2Capuchin Swing
- B3On The Lion
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Capuchin Swing are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Capuchin Swing are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1960 and 2024.
When was Capuchin Swing first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US. One of them is Blue Note BLP 4038.
How do I tell if my copy of Capuchin Swing is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLP 4038) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RVG 'ear' BN-LP-4038.B and RVG 'ear' BN-LP.4038.A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Capuchin Swing 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.
