US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BLP 1597
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Deep Groove
Vinyl pressings
Blue Lights, Vol. 2
by Kenny Burrell · 1958
23 pressings3 countriesHard BopJazz
Blue Lights, Vol. 2 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 Blue Lights, Vol. 2
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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | US | Blue Note BLP 1597First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | US | Blue Note BLP 1597LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Blue Note BLP 1597 / Blue Note 1597LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BLP 1597 / Blue Note 1597LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BLP 1597LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BLP 1597LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | Blue Note BST 81597LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Blue Note BST 81597LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | Blue Note BST 81597 / Blue Note BST-81597LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Blue Note BST 81597LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Blue Note BST 81597 / Blue Note BST-81597LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Blue Note BST 81597 / Blue Note BST-81597LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Blue Note BST 81597 / Blue Note BST-81597LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Blue Note BST 81597LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Japan | Blue Note GXF 3177 / Blue Note BST 81597LP, Album, Misprint, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Misprint, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1980 | Japan | Blue Note GXF 3177 / Blue Note BST 81597LP, Album, Misprint, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Misprint, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
| 1984 | Japan | Blue Note BLP 1597LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Japan | Blue Note BN 1597 / Blue Note BLP 1597LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | US | Classic Records BN 1597-MONO-200G / Blue Note 1597LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 2007 | US | Blue Note BLP 1597 / Classic Records BST 81597LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | France | Rat Pack Records 783993LP | LP |
| 2026 | France | Rat Pack Records BLP 1597LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Blue Note BLP 1597LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Rock Salt
- A2The Man I Love
- B1Chuckin'
- B2Phinupi
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Blue Lights, Vol. 2 are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Blue Lights, Vol. 2 are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1958 and 2026.
When was Blue Lights, Vol. 2 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in US. One of them is Blue Note BLP 1597.
How do I tell if my copy of Blue Lights, Vol. 2 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLP 1597) 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 Blue Lights, Vol. 2 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.
