US
January 1958- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BLP 1580
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Vinyl pressings
The Congregation
by Johnny Griffin · 1958
21 pressings7 countriesBopJazz
The Congregation was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 The Congregation
1 pressing came out in 1958, 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 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | US | Blue Note BLP 1580First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | US | Blue Note BLP 1580LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1978 | Japan | Blue Note GXK 8092 (M) / Blue Note BLP-1580LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | France | Blue Note BLP 1580 / Blue Note BLP-1580LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1984 | France | Blue Note BLP 1580LP, Album, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono | LP, Album, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono |
| 1984 | Japan | Blue Note BLP 1580LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Japan | Blue Note BN 1580 / Blue Note BLP 1580LP, Album, Mono, Reissue, Limited Edition · Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Mono, Reissue, Limited Edition · Mono, Limited |
| 1994 | US | Blue Note B1-89383 / Blue Note B1 0777 7 89383 1 6LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
2000s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Japan | Blue Note TOJJ-6519 / Blue Note BLP 1580LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 2004 | US | Blue Note BLP 1580 / Classic Records BN1580LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono |
| 2008 | Japan | Blue Note TOJJ-6519 / Blue Note BN-1580LP, Album, Mono, Reissue, Limited Edition · Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Mono, Reissue, Limited Edition · Mono, Limited |
| 2009 | US | Blue Note BLP 1580 / Classic Records BN1580LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono, Limited |
| 2009 | US | Blue Note BLP 1580 / Classic Records BN 1580LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono |
2010s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | US | Music Matters Ltd. MMBST-1580LP, 45 RPM, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, 45 RPM, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 2011 | US | Music Matters Ltd. MMBST-1580LP, 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered | LP, 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered |
| 2015 | Italy | Blue Note 1580LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2016 | Europe | DOL DOL893HLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Spain | Blue Note BLP 1580LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2021 | Portugal | Blue Note BLP 1580LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2026 | France | Rat Pack Records 1580LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Blue Note BN-1580LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1The Congregation
- A2Latin Quarter
- B1I'm Glad There Is You
- B2Main Spring
- B3It's You Or No One
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Congregation are there?
21 vinyl pressings of The Congregation are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1958 and 2026.
When was The Congregation first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in US. One of them is Blue Note BLP 1580, released January 1958.
How do I tell if my copy of The Congregation is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLP 1580) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Congregation 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.
