US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BLP 1591
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Deep groove
- Runout / matrix
BN-LP-1591-ASide 1, Etched
BN-LP-1591-BSide 2, Etched
RVGBoth sides, Stamped
Plastylite P "ear"Both Sides, Etched
Vinyl pressings
Lou Takes Off
by Lou Donaldson · 1958
23 pressings4 countriesBopJazz
Lou Takes Off was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 Lou Takes Off
2 pressings came out in 1958, 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
1958- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BLP 1591
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · DG Side 1
- Runout / matrix
BN-LP-1591-ASide 1, Etched
BN-LP-1591-BSide 2, Etched
RVGBoth sides, Stamped
Plastylite P "ear"Both Sides, Etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | US | Blue Note BLP 1591First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Blue Note BLP 1591First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | US | Blue Note BLP 1591LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BST 81591LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BST 81591LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BLP 1591LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | Blue Note BST 81591LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Blue Note BST 81591 / Blue Note BLP 1591LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Blue Note BST 81591 / Blue Note BLP 1591LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Japan | Blue Note GXK-8208 / Blue Note BLP 1591LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1981 | Japan | Blue Note GXK-8208 / Blue Note BLP 1591LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1984 | Japan | Blue Note BLP 1591 / Blue Note ST-81591LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1990s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Japan | Blue Note BN 1591 / Blue Note BLP 1591LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
| 1994 | Japan | Blue Note BN 1591 / Blue Note BLP 1591LP, Album, Mono, Reissue, Limited Edition · Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Mono, Reissue, Limited Edition · Mono, Limited |
| 1998 | US | Blue Note ST 1591 / Classic Records ST 1591LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1999 | US | Blue Note ST 1591 / Blue Note BST 1591LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | US | Blue Note BLP 1591 / Classic Records BN 1591-MONO-200GLP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
| 2005 | US | Blue Note BLP 1591 / Classic Records BN 1591-MONO-200GLP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | US | Music Matters Ltd. MMBST-81591 / Blue Note BST 8159112", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered | 12", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered |
| 2018 | Europe | Vinyl Passion VP 90056LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | France | Rat Pack Records 1591 / Culture Factory 1591LP, Album, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Limited |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Blue Note BLP 1591 / Classic Records BST1591-45QPLP, 45 RPM, Single Sided, Album, Reissue | LP, 45 RPM, Single Sided, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Classic Records BST 1591-200GLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Sputnik
- A2Dewey Square
- B1Strollin' In
- B2Groovin' High
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lou Takes Off are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Lou Takes Off are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1958 and 2021.
When was Lou Takes Off first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in US. One of them is Blue Note BLP 1591.
How do I tell if my copy of Lou Takes Off is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLP 1591) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BN-LP-1591-A and BN-LP-1591-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lou Takes Off 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.
