US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BLP 4079
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Deep groove side 1
- Runout / matrix
RVG BN-LP-4079-A PRVG is stamped, the rest is etched. P = Ear
RVG BN-LP-4079-B PRVG is stamped, the rest is etched. P = Ear
Lou DonaldsonGravy Train
Vinyl pressings
Gravy Train
by Lou Donaldson · 1962
13 pressings4 countriesJazzFunk / Soul
Gravy Train was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Gravy Train
3 pressings came out in 1962, 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
1962- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84079Blue Note ST-84079
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
RVG STEREO BNST-84079∙A∙ P [P = 'ear' logo]Runout side 1
RVG STEREO BNST-84079∙B∙ P [P = 'ear' logo]Runout side 2
BNST 84079-AMatrix on label, side 1
BNST 84079-BMatrix on label, side 2
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BLP 4079
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · No Deep Groove
- Runout / matrix
RVGStamped, both sides
P (Plastylite ear)Stamped, both sides
BN 4079-ALabel, side A
BN 4079-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.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | US | Blue Note BLP 4079First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Blue Note BST 84079 / Blue Note ST-84079First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Blue Note BLP 4079First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BLP 4079LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BST 84079LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note 84079 / Blue Note BLP-4079/84079LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Blue Note BST 84079LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | Blue Note BLP 4079 / Blue Note BST 84079LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Blue Note BST 84079LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1974 | South Africa | Blue Note BNTJ(M) 84079LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Blue Note BST-84079LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Japan | Blue Note BST 84079 / Blue Note BN-4079LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Europe | Rat Pack Records 4079LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1Gravy Train
- A2South Of The Border
- A3Polka Dots And Moonbeams
- A4Avalon
- B1Candy
- B2Twist Time
- B3Glory Of Love
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Gravy Train are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Gravy Train are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1962 and 2023.
When was Gravy Train first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US. One of them is Blue Note BLP 4079.
How do I tell if my copy of Gravy Train is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLP 4079, BST 84079) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RVG BN-LP-4079-A P and RVG BN-LP-4079-B P. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Gravy Train 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.
