US
February 1964- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note 84137Blue Note BST 84137
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Vinyl pressings
One Step Beyond
by Jackie McLean 路 1964
22 pressings5 countriesHard BopPost BopJazz
One Step Beyond was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 One Step Beyond
3 pressings came out in 1964, 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
February 1964- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BLP 4137
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
BNLP- 4137 A 饾搮 VAN GELDERSide A runout
BNLP- 4137 B VAN GELDER 饾搮Side B runout
BN 4137-ASide A label
BN 4137-BSide B label
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note 4137
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
BNLP- 4137 A 饾搮 VAN GELDERSide A runout
BNLP- 4137 B VAN GELDER 饾搮Side B runout
BN 4137-ASide A label
BN 4137-BSide B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | US | Blue Note 4137First yearLP, Album, Mono 路 Mono | LP, Album, Mono 路 Mono |
| 1964 | US | Blue Note 84137 / Blue Note BST 84137First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Blue Note BLP 4137First yearLP, Album, Mono 路 Mono | LP, Album, Mono 路 Mono |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BST 84137LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BLP 4137LP, Album, Repress, Mono 路 Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono 路 Mono |
| 1967 | Japan | Blue Note 84137 / Blue Note BST 84137LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Blue Note BST 84137LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Blue Note BST 84137LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | US | Blue Note BST 84137LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Blue Note BST 84137LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Blue Note BST 84137LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Blue Note BST 84137LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | Japan | Blue Note GXK 8083 / Blue Note 84137LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | Japan | Blue Note GXK 8083 / Blue Note 84137LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo 路 Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo 路 Promo |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | France | Blue Note BST 84137LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1983 | France | Blue Note BST 84137LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing 路 Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing 路 Test pressing |
| 1983 | France | Blue Note BST 84137LP, Album, Misprint, Reissue | LP, Album, Misprint, Reissue |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Japan | Blue Note BN 4137 / Blue Note BST 84137LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue, Limited Edition 路 Limited | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue, Limited Edition 路 Limited |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | US | Music Matters Ltd. MMBST-8413712", 45 RPM, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo 路 Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo 路 Test pressing |
| 2012 | US | Music Matters Ltd. MMBST-84137 / Blue Note BST-8413712", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo 路 Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo 路 Limited |
| 2013 | Europe | Blue Note ST-84137 / Elemental Music ERLP 1012LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue, Limited Edition 路 Limited | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue, Limited Edition 路 Limited |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Worldwide | Blue Note 7507951 / UMe 7507951LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Saturday And Sunday
- A2Frankenstein
- B1Blue Rondo
- B2Ghost Town
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of One Step Beyond are there?
22 vinyl pressings of One Step Beyond are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1964 and 2025.
When was One Step Beyond first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US. One of them is Blue Note 84137, released February 1964.
How do I tell if my copy of One Step Beyond is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 84137, BLP 4137, 4137) 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 One Step Beyond 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.
