US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84221
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BNST · 84221.· A· VAN GELDER PSide A runout
BNST · 84221. · B· VAN GELDER PSide B runout
Vinyl pressings
Unity
by Larry Young · 1966
20 pressings7 countriesAvant-garde JazzHard BopPost BopJazz
Unity was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Unity
2 pressings came out in 1966, 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BLP 4221
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
VAN GELDERStamped
"ear"hand etched P symbol for Plastylite plant
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BST 84221First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BLP 4221First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BST 84221LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Blue Note BST 84221LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Blue Note BLP 4221 / Blue Note 4221LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Japan | Blue Note GXK-8205 / Blue Note BST 84221LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1986 | France | Blue Note BST 84221LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 1986 | US | Blue Note BST 84221LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 1986 | US | Blue Note BST 84221LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 1986 | Japan | Blue Note BNJ 71104LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2010s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | US | Blue Note BST 84221 / Music Matters Ltd. MMBST-8422112", 45 RPM, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 2010 | US | Music Matters Ltd. MMBST-84221 / Blue Note 509996-281791-212", 45 RPM, Album, Stereo, Reissue, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Album, Stereo, Reissue, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2014 | Europe | Blue Note ST-84221 / Universal 0602537714148LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2014 | US | Blue Note ST-84221 / Blue Note 84221LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 2014 | US | Music Matters Ltd. MM BNST-84221LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 2015 | US | Music Matters Ltd. MMBST-84221 / Blue Note BST 84221LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Spain | Blue Note ST-84221 / UMe B0020061-01LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2022 | Portugal | Blue Note ST-84221 / UMe B0020061-01LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2022 | Worldwide | Blue Note 4579754 / UMe 4579754LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Blue Note BLP 4221 / Blue Note 4221LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Zoltan7:37
- A2Monk's Dream5:45
- A3If6:42
- B1The Moontrane7:18
- B2Softly As A Morning Sunrise6:21
- B3Beyond All Limits6:02
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Unity are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Unity are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1966 and 2022.
When was Unity first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US. One of them is Blue Note BST 84221.
How do I tell if my copy of Unity is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BST 84221, BLP 4221) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BNST · 84221.· A· VAN GELDER P and BNST · 84221. · B· VAN GELDER P. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Unity 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.