US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST-84235
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BNST-84235 A-1Etched Side A
BNST-84235 BEtched Side B
VAN GELDERStamped on both sides
Jimmy SmithBucket
Vinyl pressings
Bucket
by Jimmy Smith · 1966
13 pressings5 countriesSoul-JazzHard BopJazz
Bucket was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Bucket
2 pressings came out in 1966, 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note 4235Blue Note BLP 4235
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
BN-LP-4235-A VAN GELDERA-side runout etching
BN-LP-4235-B VAN GELDERB-side runout etching
BN 4235-AA-side label
BN 4235-BB-side label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BST-84235First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note 4235 / Blue Note BLP 4235First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BST-84235LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1967 | Italy | Blue Note BN 84235LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | Germany | Blue Note BST-84235 KLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | US | Blue Note BST 84235LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Europe | Blue Note BST-84235 / Elemental Music ERLP 1023LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Blue Note BST 84235LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Blue Note BST-84235LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Blue Note BST 84235 / Blue Note 84235LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Blue Note BST 84235 / Blue Note 84235LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Blue Note 4235 / Blue Note BLP 4235LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Blue Note BST-84235LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Bucket4:40
- A2Careless Love3:55
- A33 For 44:15
- A4Just Squeeze Me5:40
- B1Sassy Mae4:15
- B2Come Rain Or Come Shine5:40
- B3John Brown's Body6:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bucket are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Bucket are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1966 and 2015.
When was Bucket first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US. One of them is Blue Note BST-84235.
How do I tell if my copy of Bucket is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BST-84235, 4235) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BNST-84235 A-1 and BNST-84235 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bucket 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.
