US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BLP 4012
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Lou DonaldsonLD+3
Vinyl pressings
LD+3
by Lou Donaldson · 1959
13 pressings3 countriesJazz
LD+3 was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 LD+3
1 pressing came out in 1959, 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 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | US | Blue Note BLP 4012First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | US | Blue Note BLP 4012LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BLP 4012LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | Blue Note BST 84012LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | Blue Note BST 84012LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1970 | US | Blue Note BST 84012 / Blue Note BLP 4012LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Blue Note BST 84012LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Blue Note BLP 84012LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | South Africa | Blue Note BST 84012LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Japan | Blue Note GXK-8229 / Blue Note BST 84012LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Japan | Blue Note BN 4012 / Blue Note ST-84012LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | US | Blue Note BLP 4012 / Classic Records BN 4012-MONO-200GLP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
| 2008 | US | Music Matters Ltd. MMBST-84012 / Blue Note ST-8401212", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
Tracklist
- A1Three Little Words
- A2Smooth Groove
- A3Just Friends
- A4Blue Moon
- B1Jump Up
- B2Don't Take Your Love From Me
- B3Confirmation
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of LD+3 are there?
13 vinyl pressings of LD+3 are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1959 and 2008.
When was LD+3 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US. One of them is Blue Note BLP 4012.
How do I tell if my copy of LD+3 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLP 4012) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is LD+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.
