US
September 1957- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BLP 1559
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
BLP - 1559 - I -
BLP - 1559 - 2
Vinyl pressings
A Blowing Session
by Johnny Griffin · 1957
23 pressings5 countriesHard BopJazz
A Blowing Session was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 A Blowing Session
1 pressing came out in 1957, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | US | Blue Note BLP 1559First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | US | Blue Note BLP 1559LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1978 | Japan | Blue Note GXK 8091 (M) / Blue Note BLP 1559LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1978 | Japan | Blue Note GXK 8091 (M) / Blue Note BLP 1559LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono |
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | France | Blue Note BLP 1559LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono |
| 1983 | France | Blue Note BLP 1559LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1984 | Japan | Blue Note BLP 1559LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited |
| 1984 | Japan | Blue Note BLP 1559LP, Album, Limited Edition, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono, Limited |
| 1988 | US | Blue Note B1-81559LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1988 | US | Blue Note B1-81559LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Japan | Blue Note BN 1559 / Blue Note BLP 1559LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | US | Classic Records BNLP-1559LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono |
| 2009 | US | Classic Records BN 1559-MONO-200G / Blue Note BLP 1559LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono, Limited |
2010s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | US | Music Matters Ltd. MMBLP-1559 / Blue Note 1559LP, 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono | LP, 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono |
| 2011 | US | Music Matters Ltd. MMBLP-1559 / EMI Music Special Markets 509990-98338-1-4LP, 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited | LP, 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited |
| 2017 | Europe | Vinyl Passion VP 90008LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono, Limited |
| 2017 | US | Blue Note B0026863-01 / Universal Music Special Markets B0026863-0112", 45 RPM, Album, Club Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono, Limited, Numbered, Club edition | 12", 45 RPM, Album, Club Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono, Limited, Numbered, Club edition |
| 2019 | Europe | Jazz Images 37129LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2019 | US | Music Matters Ltd. MMBLP-1559 / Blue Note 1559LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono, Limited |
| 2019 | US | Music Matters Ltd. MMBLP-1559 / Blue Note 1559LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Worldwide | Blue Note 7507954 / UMe 7507954LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 2026 | Worldwide | Rat Pack Records BLP 1559LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Blue Note BLP 1559 / Blue Note 1559LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1The Way You Look Tonight
- A2Ball Bearing
- B1All The Things You Are
- B2Smoke Stack
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Blowing Session are there?
23 vinyl pressings of A Blowing Session are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1957 and 2026.
When was A Blowing Session first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US. One of them is Blue Note BLP 1559, released September 1957.
How do I tell if my copy of A Blowing Session is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLP 1559) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BLP - 1559 - I - and BLP - 1559 - 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Blowing Session 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.
