US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BLP 4239Blue Note 84239
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
BNLP-4239•A• 4239 A VAN GELDERSide A runout
BNLP-4239•B-I VAN GELDER 114Side B runout
John PattonLet 'Em Roll
Vinyl pressings
Let 'Em Roll
by John Patton · 1966
11 pressings4 countriesSoul-JazzLatin JazzJazz
Let 'Em Roll 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 Let 'Em Roll
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 BST 84239
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
VAN GELDERBoth sides, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BLP 4239 / Blue Note 84239First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BST 84239First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | Blue Note BST 84239 / Blue Note BLP 4239LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Blue Note BST 84239LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1990s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Canada | Blue Note CDP 0777 7 89795 2 17LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1993 | UK | Blue Note B1-89795LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1993 | US | Blue Note CDP 0777 7 89795 2 17 / Blue Note B1-89795LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | US | Blue Note BLP 4239LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | US | Blue Note BST 84239 / Blue Note B0024359-01LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Worldwide | Blue Note B0034715-01 / Blue Note BST 84239LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Blue Note BST 84239LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Let 'Em Roll6:40
- A2Latona7:20
- A3The Shadow Of Your Smile6:50
- B1The Turnaround6:45
- B2Jakey5:30
- B3One Step Ahead6:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Let 'Em Roll are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Let 'Em Roll are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1966 and 2023.
When was Let 'Em Roll first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US. One of them is Blue Note BLP 4239.
How do I tell if my copy of Let 'Em Roll is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLP 4239, BST 84239) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BNLP-4239•A• 4239 A VAN GELDER and BNLP-4239•B-I VAN GELDER 114. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Let 'Em Roll 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.
