US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records V-8406
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
61-VG-116 V-8406-A [Block-shaped S] 2Side A runout
61-VG-117 V-8406-B [Block-shaped S] cSide B runout
V-8406 ASide A label
V-8406 BSide B label
Johnny HodgesBlue Hodge
Vinyl pressings
Blue Hodge
by Johnny Hodges · 1961
11 pressings7 countriesSwingBalladJazz
Blue Hodge was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Blue Hodge
5 pressings came out in 1961, the album's first year, in 3 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
1961- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records V6-8406
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
V6-8406-A (handwritten), 61-VGS-516 (handwritten), WC (machine stamped)Runout Side A
V6-8406-B (handwritten), 61-VGS-517 (handwritten), WC (machine stamped)Runout Side B
V-8406-A 5 61-VG-116Etched side A
V-8406-B 5 61-VG-116Etched side B
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records V-8406
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
V-8406-A 2 [Block-shaped S] WC 61-VG-116Side A runout
V-8406-B 2 [Block-shaped S] WC 61-VG-117Side B runout
UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records CSD 1450
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Canada
1961- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records V-8406
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
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.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Canada | Verve Records V-8406First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | UK | Verve Records CSD 1450First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Verve Records V-8406First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Verve Records V6-8406First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Verve Records V-8406First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | France | Barclay-Verve 3620LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Brazil | Verve Records VMLP-14011 / Copacabana VMLP - 14011LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | South Africa | Verve Records 2352 112LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | Verve Records MGV 9015 / Verve Records U.S.A. V-8406LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Netherlands | Verve Records MGV 9015 / Verve Records U.S.A. V-8406LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice CLP 1579LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1And Then Some4:00
- A2I Wonder Why4:26
- A3Azure Te2:55
- A4Blue Hodge6:21
- A5Hodge Podge4:00
- B1It Shouldn't Happen To A Dream2:08
- B2Why Are You Blue?2:23
- B3Knuckles5:09
- B4Stand By Blues4:27
- B5There Is No Greater Love3:24
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Blue Hodge are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Blue Hodge are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1961 and 1973.
When was Blue Hodge first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Verve Records V-8406.
How do I tell if my copy of Blue Hodge is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use V-8406, V6-8406, CSD 1450) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 61-VG-116 V-8406-A [Block-shaped S] 2 and 61-VG-117 V-8406-B [Block-shaped S] c. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Blue Hodge 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.
