US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84326
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
BNST‧84326 A RE‧2 VAN GELDERSide A, etched, exc. VAN GELDER
BNST‧84326‧B VAN GELDERSide B, etched, exc. VAN GELDER
Lonnie SmithMove Your Hand
Vinyl pressings
Move Your Hand
by Lonnie Smith · 1970
11 pressings3 countriesSoul-JazzJazz-FunkJazz
Move Your Hand was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Move Your Hand
5 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 2 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
1970- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84326
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
BNST‧84236 A RE‧2 VAN GELDERSide A, etched, exc, "VAN GELDER" stamped
BNST‧84236‧B VAN GELDERSide B, etched, exc, "VAN GELDER" stamped
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84326
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
BNST·82346·A-RE ̸1̸ ̸2̸ 2 114 VAN GELDERSide A runout
BNST·82346·B· VAN GELDER 114Side B runout
BNST 82346-ASide A label
BNST 82346-BSide B label
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84326
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
BNST‧84236 A RE‧2 VAN GELDERSide A, etched, VAN GELDER stamped
BNST‧84236‧B VAN GELDERSide B, etched, VAN GELDER stamped
Germany
1970- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84326 KBlue Note BST 84326
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
BNST‧84236 A RE‧2 84 326 A VAN GELDER Made in GermanySide A, etched/stamped
BNST‧84236‧B‧ VAN GELDER Made in GermanySide B, etched/stamped
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.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Germany | Blue Note BST 84326 K / Blue Note BST 84326First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Blue Note BST 84326First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Blue Note BST 84326First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Blue Note BST 84326First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Blue Note BST 84326First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Blue Note BST 84326LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1990s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | UK | Blue Note 7243 8 31249 1 6 / Blue Note B1 31249LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1996 | US | Blue Note B1 7243 8 31249 1 6 / Blue Note B1-7243 8 31249 1 6LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1997 | UK | Blue Note 7243 8 29909 1 8 / Blue Note B1-84326LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Blue Note BST 84326LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Blue Note BLP 4326LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Charlie Brown8:15
- A2Layin' In The Cut10:54
- B1Move Your Hand9:10
- B2Sunshine Superman9:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Move Your Hand are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Move Your Hand are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1970 and 1997.
When was Move Your Hand first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, Germany. One of them is Blue Note BST 84326.
How do I tell if my copy of Move Your Hand is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BST 84326, BST 84326 K) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BNST‧84326 A RE‧2 VAN GELDER and BNST‧84326‧B VAN GELDER. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Move Your Hand 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.