US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84144
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BNST 84144-ALabel, side A
BNST 84144-BLabel, side B
Johnny ColesLittle Johnny C
Vinyl pressings
Little Johnny C
by Johnny Coles · 1963
14 pressings3 countriesHard BopJazz
Little Johnny C was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Little Johnny C
3 pressings came out in 1963, 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
1963- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BLP 4144
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · No DG
- Runout / matrix
BNLP-4144-A VAN GELDER “P”Side A
BNLP-4144-B VAN GELDER “P”Side B
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BLP 4144
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · DG
- Runout / matrix
BNLP-4144-A VAN GELDER “P”Side A
BNLP-4144-B VAN GELDER “P”Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | US | Blue Note BST 84144First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Blue Note BLP 4144First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Blue Note BLP 4144First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BST 84144LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BLP 4144LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note 84144 / Blue Note ST-84144LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | Blue Note BST 84144LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Japan | Blue Note GXK-8204 / Blue Note BST 84144LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Japan | Blue Note BN 4144 / Blue Note BST 84144LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | US | Music Matters Ltd. MMBST-84144 / Blue Note BST 8414412", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | US | Blue Note BLP 4144 / Blue Note 4144LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2015 | US | Music Matters Ltd. MMBST-84144 / Blue Note BST 84144LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
| 2015 | US | Music Matters Ltd. MMBST-84144 / Blue Note BST 84144LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing, Limited |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Worldwide | Blue Note 5504144 / Blue Note 00602455041449LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Little Johnny C
- A2Hobo Joe
- A3Jano
- B1My Secret Passion
- B2Heavy Legs
- B3So Sweet My Little Girl
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Little Johnny C are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Little Johnny C are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1963 and 2023.
When was Little Johnny C first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US. One of them is Blue Note BST 84144.
How do I tell if my copy of Little Johnny C is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BST 84144, BLP 4144) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BNST 84144-A and BNST 84144-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Little Johnny C 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.