US
February 1963- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84108
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · DG Side 2
- Runout / matrix
BNST-84108-A STEREO P VAN GELDERSide 1
BNST-84108-B STEREO P 9M VAN GELDERSide 2
Vinyl pressings
The Natural Soul
by Lou Donaldson · 1963
19 pressings4 countriesSoul-JazzHard BopJazz
The Natural Soul was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 The Natural Soul
6 pressings came out in 1963, 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
February 1963- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BLP 4108Blue Note 4108
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · No DG
- Runout / matrix
BN-LP-4108•A• P 9M VAN GELDERSide A runout
BN-LP-4108•B• 9M VAN GELDER PSide B runout
US
February 1963- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84108
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
February 1963- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BLP 4108Blue Note 4108
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · DG Side 2
- Runout / matrix
BN-LP-4108•A• P 9M VAN GELDERSide A runout
BN-LP-4108•B• 9M VAN GELDER PSide B runout
US
February 1963- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84108
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
February 1963- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BLP 4108Blue Note 4108
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · DG Both Sides
- Runout / matrix
BN-LP-4108•A• P 9M VAN GELDERSide A runout
BN-LP-4108•B• 9M VAN GELDER PSide B runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | US | Blue Note BST 84108First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Blue Note BLP 4108 / Blue Note 4108First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Blue Note BST 84108First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Blue Note BLP 4108 / Blue Note 4108First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Blue Note BST 84108First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Blue Note BLP 4108 / Blue Note 4108First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BST 84108LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Blue Note BST 84108LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Blue Note BST 84108LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Blue Note BST 84108LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | Blue Note 84108LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Blue Note BST-84108LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Blue Note BST-84108LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1974 | South Africa | Blue Note BNTJ(M) 6/ 84108LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1974 | South Africa | Blue Note BST 84108LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | France | Blue Note BST 84108LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 1986 | US | Blue Note BST 84108LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 1986 | US | Blue Note BST 84108LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Japan | Blue Note BST 84108 / Blue Note BN 4108LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue, Limited Edition · Limited |
Tracklist
- A1Funky Mama
- A2Love Walked In
- A3Spaceman Twist
- B1Sow Belly Blues
- B2That's All
- B3Nice 'N Greasy
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Natural Soul are there?
19 vinyl pressings of The Natural Soul are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1963 and 1993.
When was The Natural Soul first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US. One of them is Blue Note BST 84108, released February 1963.
How do I tell if my copy of The Natural Soul is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BST 84108, BLP 4108) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BNST-84108-A STEREO P VAN GELDER and BNST-84108-B STEREO P 9M VAN GELDER. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Natural Soul 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.
