US
March 1971- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST-84359
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BNST 84359-A VAN GELDERSide 1
BNST 84359-B 10-1 VAN GELDERSide 2
Lou DonaldsonPretty Things
Vinyl pressings
Pretty Things
by Lou Donaldson · 1971
11 pressings5 countriesSoul-JazzJazz-FunkJazz
Pretty Things was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Pretty Things
2 pressings came out in 1971, 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.
Japan
1971- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST-84359
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BNST 84359-A VAN GELDERSide 1
BNST 84359-B 10-1 VAN GELDERSide 2
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.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Japan | Blue Note BST-84359First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Blue Note BST-84359 / Blue Note BST 84359LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Blue Note BST-84359 / Blue Note BST 84359LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1971 | US | Blue Note BST-84359First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | South Africa | Blue Note BNTJ(A) 84359LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1973 | South Africa | Blue Note BNTJ (M) 84359LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Blue Note BST-84359LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1990s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | UK | Blue Note 0777 7 89794 2 18 / Blue Note BST-84359LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1993 | US | Blue Note CDP 0777 7 89794 2 18 / Blue Note BST 84359LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1993 | US | Blue Note B1 89794LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Blue Note BST 84 359 KLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Tennessee Waltz6:30
- A2Curtis' Song5:45
- A3Sassie Lassie6:25
- B1Just For A Thrill5:20
- B2Pot Belly8:05
- B3Love5:57
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Pretty Things are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Pretty Things are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1971 and 1993.
When was Pretty Things first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, Japan. One of them is Blue Note BST-84359, released March 1971.
How do I tell if my copy of Pretty Things is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BST-84359) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BNST 84359-A VAN GELDER and BNST 84359-B 10-1 VAN GELDER. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Pretty Things 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.
