US
May 1967- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records V6-8680Verve Records V6/8680
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
V6-8680 MGS-728 VAN GELDERA side runout
V6-8680 MGS-729 VAN GELDERB side runout
V6/8680 ASide A label
V6/8680 BSide B label
Johnny HodgesBlue Notes
Vinyl pressings
Blue Notes
by Johnny Hodges · 1967
13 pressings6 countriesBalladSwingJazz
Blue Notes was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 Notes
11 pressings came out in 1967, the album's first year, in 4 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
May 1967- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records V-8680
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
V-8680 MG 728 VAN GELDERSide A runout
V-8680 MG 729 VAN GELDERSide B runout
MG 728Side A label
MG 729Side B label
US
May 1967- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records V6-8680
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · MGM Pressing
- Runout / matrix
V6-8680 MGS-728 1I VAN GELDER [Block-shaped S]Side A runout
V6-8680 MGS-729 1I VAN GELDER [Block-shaped S]Side B runout
MGS 728Side A label
MGS 729Side B label
US
May 1967- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records V-8680Verve Records V/8680
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
V-8680 MG 728 VAN GELDERSide A runout
V-8680 MG 729 VAN GELDERSide B runout
V/8680 ASide A label
V/8680 BSide B label
US
May 1967- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records V-8680Verve Records V/8680
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
V/8680 ASide A label
V/8680 BSide B label
MG 728Side A label
MG 729Side B label
US
May 1967- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records V-8680
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono · MGM Pressing
- Runout / matrix
V-8680 MG-728 12 VAN GELDER [Block-shaped S]Side A runout
V-8680 MG-729 11 VAN GELDER [Block-shaped S]Side B runout
MG 728Side A label
MG 729Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Canada | Verve Records V-8680 / Verve Records V 8680 (D)First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Canada | Verve Records V6-8680 / Verve Records V6 8680 (E)First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | Germany | Verve Records V6-8680First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | UK | Verve Records SVLP 9175 / Verve Records SVLP. 9175First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | UK | Verve Records VLP 9175 / Verve Records VLP. 9175First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | Verve Records V6-8680 / Verve Records V6/8680First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Verve Records V-8680First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | Verve Records V-8680 / Verve Records V/8680First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1967 | US | Verve Records V6-8680First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Verve Records V-8680 / Verve Records V/8680First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | Verve Records V-8680First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1968 | Spain | Verve Records V6-8680LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | Verve Records VMLP-14095LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Blue Notes2:50
- A2I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me3:20
- A3Rent City3:45
- A4Sometimes I'm Happy2:40
- A5Broad Walk3:30
- B1L. B. Blues4:00
- B2The Midnight Sun Will Never Set3:30
- B3Say It Again3:27
- B4Sneakin' Up On You5:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Blue Notes are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Blue Notes are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1967 and 1968.
When was Blue Notes first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in US, UK, Canada, Germany. One of them is Verve Records V6-8680, released May 1967.
How do I tell if my copy of Blue Notes is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use V6-8680, V-8680, SVLP 9175, VLP 9175) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, V6-8680 MGS-728 VAN GELDER and V6-8680 MGS-729 VAN GELDER. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Blue Notes 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.
