US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84296
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BNST 84296-A [STAMPED] VAN GELDER
BNST 84296-B [STAMPED] VAN GELDER
Jimmy SmithPlain Talk
Vinyl pressings
Plain Talk
by Jimmy Smith · 1968
12 pressings6 countriesHard BopSoul-JazzJazz
Plain Talk was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Plain Talk
5 pressings came out in 1968, the album's first year, in 4 countries. 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
1968- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84296
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BNST 84296-A ||Side A Runout Etching
BNST 84296-BSide B Runout Etching
VAN GELDERRunout Stamp - Both Sides
Canada
1968- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84296
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BNST 84296-A
BNST 84296-B
Germany
1968- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84296 K
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BNST 84296-A
BNST 84296-B
South Africa
1968- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BLC 84296
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BLC84296 A
BLC84296
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Australia | Blue Note SLYL 933558LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1968 | Canada | Blue Note BST 84296First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | Germany | Blue Note BST 84296 KFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | South Africa | Blue Note BLC 84296First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | US | Blue Note BST 84296First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | US | Blue Note BST 84296First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | US | Applause Records APBL-2303LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1982 | US | Applause Records APBL-2303 / Applause Records APBL 2303LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Blue Note BST 84296LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | New Zealand | Blue Note BST 84296LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Blue Note BST 84296LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Blue Note BST 84296LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Big Fat Mama11:15
- A2My One And Only Love5:05
- B1Plain Talk15:10
- B2Time After Time6:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Plain Talk are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Plain Talk are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1968 and 1982.
When was Plain Talk first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in US, Canada, Germany, South Africa. One of them is Blue Note BST 84296.
How do I tell if my copy of Plain Talk is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BST 84296, BST 84296 K, BLC 84296) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BNST 84296-A [STAMPED] VAN GELDER and BNST 84296-B [STAMPED] VAN GELDER. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Plain Talk 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.
