US
May 1961- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BLP 4059
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Vinyl pressings
Undercurrent
by Kenny Drew · 1961
21 pressings4 countriesHard BopJazz
Undercurrent 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 Undercurrent
2 pressings came out in 1961, 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.
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BLP 4059
- 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 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | US | Blue Note BLP 4059First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Blue Note BLP 4059LP, Album, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono | LP, Album, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono |
| 1961 | US | Blue Note BLP 4059First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BLP 4059LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Japan | Blue Note LNJ-80092LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1977 | Japan | Blue Note LNJ-80092LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
| 1979 | Japan | Blue Note GXK 8120 / Blue Note BST 84059LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1979 | Japan | Blue Note GXK 8120 / Blue Note GXK8120LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Japan | Blue Note BN 4059 / Blue Note BST 84059LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | US | Classic Records BST 84059 / Blue Note BST 84059LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1998 | US | Classic Records BST-84059LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
2000s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Japan | Blue Note TOJJ-6517 / Blue Note BN 4059LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Promo |
| 2008 | US | Music Matters Ltd. MMBST-84059 / Blue Note BST 84059LP, 45 RPM, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, 45 RPM, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 2008 | US | Music Matters Ltd. MMBST-84059 / Blue Note 509995-11409-1-5LP, 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered | LP, 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered |
| 2008 | US | Music Matters Ltd. MMBST-84059 / Blue Note 509995-11409-1-5LP, 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2008 | Japan | Blue Note TOJJ-6517 / Blue Note BN 4059LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue, Remastered |
2010s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Japan | Blue Note DBLP-014 / Blue Note BLP 4059LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited |
| 2014 | Europe | Blue Note BST 84059 / Universal 0602537898947LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 2014 | US | Music Matters Ltd. MMBST-84059 / Blue Note ST-84059LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited |
| 2014 | US | Blue Note BST 84059 / Blue Note ST-84059LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Worldwide | Rat Pack Records BLP 4053LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited |
Tracklist
- A1Undercurrent7:18
- A2Funk-Cosity8:25
- A3Lion's Den4:53
- B1The Pot's On6:05
- B2Groovin' The Blues6:19
- B3Ballade5:32
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Undercurrent are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Undercurrent are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1961 and 2026.
When was Undercurrent first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US. One of them is Blue Note BLP 4059, released May 1961.
How do I tell if my copy of Undercurrent is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLP 4059) 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 Undercurrent 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.