US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BLP 1538
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Vinyl pressings
Indeed!
by Lee Morgan · 1957
23 pressings8 countriesHard BopJazz
Indeed! was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Indeed!
1 pressing came out in 1957, 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.
1950s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | US | Blue Note BLP 1538First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Blue Note BLP 1538 / Blue Note 1538LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Blue Note BLP 1538LP, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Blue Note BLP 1538LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | US | Blue Note 1538 / Blue Note BLP 1538LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono |
| 1974 | Germany | Blue Note BLP 81 538 ILP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1977 | Japan | Blue Note GXK 8017(M) / Blue Note BLP 1538LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Japan | Blue Note BLP 1538LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Japan | Blue Note BN 1538 / Blue Note BLP 1538LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited |
2000s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | US | Classic Records BNLP-1538LP, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono | LP, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono |
| 2006 | US | Blue Note 1538LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2009 | US | Classic Records BLP 1538 / Blue Note BLP 1538LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
2010s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | US | Music Matters Ltd. MMBLP-1538 / Blue Note 153812", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited, Numbered | 12", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited, Numbered |
| 2011 | Japan | Blue Note DBLP-002 / Blue Note BLP 1538LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited |
| 2012 | US | Music Matters Ltd. MM BLP 153812", 45 RPM, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono | 12", 45 RPM, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono |
| 2012 | Italy | Blue Note BLP 1538LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 2016 | UK & Ireland | Blue Note BLP 1538LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 2018 | Europe | Down at Dawn DAD 118LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Russia | Blue Note BLP 1538LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 2025 | France | Rat Pack Records BLP 1538LP | LP |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Blue Note 1538LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Blue Note BN 1538LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | US | Blue Note BLP 1538LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Roccus
- A2Reggie Of Chester
- A3The Lady
- B1Little T
- B2Gaza Strip
- B3Stand By
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Indeed! are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Indeed! are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1957 and 2025.
When was Indeed! first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US. One of them is Blue Note BLP 1538.
How do I tell if my copy of Indeed! is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLP 1538) 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 Indeed! 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.
