US
November 1961- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BLP 4087
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
BN 4087-ALabel, side A
BN 4087-BLabel, side B
Leo ParkerLet Me Tell You 'Bout It
Vinyl pressings
Let Me Tell You 'Bout It
by Leo Parker · 1961
11 pressings3 countriesHard BopSoul-JazzJazz
Let Me Tell You 'Bout It 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 Let Me Tell You 'Bout It
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 4087
- Format
- 12", Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | US | Blue Note 4087First year12", Album | 12", Album |
| 1961 | US | Blue Note BLP 4087First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Blue Note BST 84087LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BLP 4087LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | Blue Note BST 84087LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | France | Blue Note BST 84087LP, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1983 | Japan | Blue Note DY-5801-01 / Blue Note BST 84087LP, Album, Limited Edition, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo, Limited |
| 1983 | US | Blue Note BST 84087LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1983 | France | Blue Note BST 84087LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Japan | Blue Note BN 4087 / Blue Note BST 84087LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue, Limited Edition · Limited |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Blue Note BST 84087LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Glad Lad
- A2Blue Leo
- A3Let Me Tell You 'Bout It
- A4Vi
- B1Parker's Pals
- B2Low Brown
- B3TCTB
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Let Me Tell You 'Bout It are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Let Me Tell You 'Bout It are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1961 and 1992.
When was Let Me Tell You 'Bout It first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US. One of them is Blue Note BLP 4087, released November 1961.
How do I tell if my copy of Let Me Tell You 'Bout It is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLP 4087, 4087) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BN 4087-A and BN 4087-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Let Me Tell You 'Bout It 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.