US
July 1957- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BLP 1557
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
BN 1557-ALabel, side A
BN 1557-BLabel, side B
Lee MorganVol. 3
Vinyl pressings
Vol. 3
by Lee Morgan · 1957
15 pressings3 countriesHard BopJazz
Vol. 3 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 Vol. 3
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 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | US | Blue Note BLP 1557First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Blue Note BLP 1557LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Blue Note BLP 1557LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | US | Blue Note 1557 / Blue Note BLP 1557LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1979 | Japan | Blue Note GXK 8135 (M) / Blue Note BLP 1557LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1979 | Japan | Blue Note GXK 8135 / Blue Note BLP 1557LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Japan | Blue Note BLP 1557LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Japan | Blue Note BN 1557 / Blue Note BLP 1557LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | US | Blue Note BN LP 1557LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono |
| 2009 | US | Classic Records BN 1557-MONO-200G / Blue Note BLP 1557LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
2010s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | US | Music Matters Ltd. MMBLP 1557 / Blue Note BLP 155712", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited, Numbered | 12", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited, Numbered |
| 2012 | Europe | Doxy DOX873LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2013 | Japan | Blue Note DBLP-043 / Blue Note BLP 1557LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited |
| 2016 | Europe | Elemental Music ERLP 1034 / Blue Note BLP 1557LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Europe | Sowing Records SOW047LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Hasaan's Dream
- A2Domingo
- B1I Remember Clifford
- B2Mesabi Chant
- B3Tip-Toeing
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Vol. 3 are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Vol. 3 are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1957 and 2023.
When was Vol. 3 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US. One of them is Blue Note BLP 1557, released July 1957.
How do I tell if my copy of Vol. 3 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLP 1557) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BN 1557-A and BN 1557-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Vol. 3 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.
