US
September 1958- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BLP 1596
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · DG
- Runout / matrix
BN-LP-1596-A 9M RVG p(or "ear")Runout, side A
BN-LP-1596-B 9M RVG p(or "ear")Runout, side B
Vinyl pressings
Blue Lights, Volume 1
by Kenny Burrell · 1958
24 pressings6 countriesHard BopJazz
Blue Lights, Volume 1 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, Volume 1
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 24 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 1596First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BST 81596 / Blue Note 81596LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BLP 1596LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BLP 1596 / Blue Note 1596LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Japan | Blue Note BST 81596LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | Blue Note BST 81596LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Blue Note BST 81596LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1973 | US | Blue Note BST 81596LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Blue Note 81596 / Blue Note BST 81596LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Blue Note BST 81596LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Blue Note 81596 / Blue Note BST 81596LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1979 | Japan | Blue Note GXF 3172 / Blue Note BST 81596LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Japan | Blue Note BLP 1596LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Japan | Blue Note BN 1596 / Blue Note BLP 1596LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited |
| 1996 | Japan | Blue Note BN 1596 / Blue Note BLP 1596LP, Limited Edition, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono, Limited | LP, Limited Edition, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono, Limited |
2000s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | US | Classic Records BN-LP-1596LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono |
| 2007 | US | Classic Records BN 1596-MONO-200G / Blue Note BLP 1596LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono, Limited |
| 2007 | US | Blue Note BLP 1596 / Classic Records BST 81596-STEREO-200GLP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
2020s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Spain | Blue Note ST-81596LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2021 | Portugal | Blue Note ST-81596LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2026 | France | Rat Pack Records 783992LP, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2026 | Worldwide | Blue Note 7806985 / Blue Note 00602478069857LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Blue Note BLP 1596LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | US | Blue Note BLP 1596LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Yes Baby
- A2Scotch Blues
- B1Autumn In New York
- B2Caravan
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Blue Lights, Volume 1 are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Blue Lights, Volume 1 are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1958 and 2026.
When was Blue Lights, Volume 1 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in US. One of them is Blue Note BLP 1596, released September 1958.
How do I tell if my copy of Blue Lights, Volume 1 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLP 1596) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BN-LP-1596-A 9M RVG p(or "ear") and BN-LP-1596-B 9M RVG p(or "ear"). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Blue Lights, Volume 1 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.
