US
June 1964- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84125
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BNST 84125-ALabel, side A
BNST 84125-BLabel, side B
Lou DonaldsonGood Gracious!
Vinyl pressings
Good Gracious!
by Lou Donaldson · 1964
13 pressings5 countriesSoul-JazzJazz
Good Gracious! was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Good Gracious!
2 pressings came out in 1964, 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
June 1964- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BLP 4125Blue Note 4125
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
BNLP-4125-A VAN GELDER PSide A runout, stamped
BNLP-4125-B VAN GELDER PSide B runout, stamped
BN 2125-ALabel, side A
BN 2125-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 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | US | Blue Note BST 84125First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Blue Note BLP 4125 / Blue Note 4125First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Japan | Blue Note BST 84125 / Blue Note ST-84125LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BST-84125LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | Blue Note BLP 4125 / Blue Note BST 84125LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | South Africa | Blue Note BST 84125LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Blue Note BST-84125LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1990s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Japan | Blue Note BST 84125 / Blue Note BN 4125LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1997 | UK | Blue Note 7243 8 54325 1 4 / Blue Note 54325LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1997 | US | Blue Note B1 7243 8 54325 1 4LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Europe | Blue Note ST-84125 / Elemental Music ERLP 1024LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Blue Note BST 84125 / Blue Note ST-84125LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | US | Blue Note BST 84125 / Blue Note ST-84125LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Bad John
- A2The Holy Ghost
- A3Cherry
- B1Caracas
- B2Good Gracious
- B3Don't Worry 'Bout Me
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Good Gracious! are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Good Gracious! are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1964 and 2013.
When was Good Gracious! first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US. One of them is Blue Note BST 84125, released June 1964.
How do I tell if my copy of Good Gracious! is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BST 84125, BLP 4125) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BNST 84125-A and BNST 84125-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Good Gracious! 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.
