US
June 1968- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84212
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BNST 84212-A 114 VAN GELDERSide A runout
BNST 84212-B VAN GELDER 114Side B runout
BNST 84212-ASide A label
BNST 84212-BSide B label
Vinyl pressings
The Gigolo
by Lee Morgan · 1968
21 pressings7 countriesHard BopJazz
The Gigolo was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 The Gigolo
9 pressings came out in 1968, the album's first year, in 4 countries. 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
1968- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BLP 4212
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
BNLP-4212A
BNLP-4212B
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84212
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BNST-84212-ASide 1 runout etched
BNST-84212-BSide 2 runout etched
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84212
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BST 84212 SIDE 1-1B ® A3 P 0Side A runout
BST 84212 SIDE 2-1A ® B2 P 0Side B runout
BST 84212 ALabel, side A
BST 84212 BLabel, side B
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84212
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Press
- Runout / matrix
BST 84212 SIDE 1-1C ® 2 A2 TSide A runout
BST 84212 SIDE 2-1C ® 1 A2 TSide B runout
BNST 84212 ASide A label
BNST 84212 BSide B label
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84212
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Large Pressing Ring
- Runout / matrix
BNST·84212.A VAN GELDER 114Runout Side A
BNST·84212.B VAN GELDER 114Runout Side B
BNST 84212-ALabel Side A
BNST 84212-BLabel Side B
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.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Canada | Blue Note BST 84212First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | Germany | Blue Note BST 84212 KFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | Japan | Blue Note BST 84212First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Blue Note BLP 4212First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | US | Blue Note BST 84212First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Blue Note BST 84212First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Blue Note BST 84212First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Blue Note BST 84212First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Blue Note BST 84212First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Italy | Blue Note BST 84212LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | US | Blue Note BST 84212 / Blue Note BST-84212LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1977 | US | Blue Note BST 84212 / Blue Note BST-84212LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1977 | US | Blue Note BST 84212LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Japan | Blue Note K18P-9234 / Blue Note BST 84212LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1985 | France | Blue Note BST 84212LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 1985 | US | Blue Note BST 84212LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 1985 | US | Blue Note BST 84212LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1985 | Japan | Blue Note BNJ 71092 / Blue Note BST 84212LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1988 | France | Blue Note BST 84212LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | US | Music Matters Ltd. MMBST 84212 / Blue Note 509994-33702-1-412", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered | 12", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Worldwide | Blue Note 5880785 / UMe 5880785LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Yes I Can, No You Can't7:35
- A2Trapped6:00
- A3Speed Ball5:25
- B1The Gigolo11:00
- B2You Go To My Head7:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Gigolo are there?
21 vinyl pressings of The Gigolo are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1968 and 2024.
When was The Gigolo first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in US, Canada, Germany, Japan. One of them is Blue Note BST 84212, released June 1968.
How do I tell if my copy of The Gigolo is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BST 84212, BLP 4212, BST 84212 K) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BNST 84212-A 114 VAN GELDER and BNST 84212-B VAN GELDER 114. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Gigolo 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.
