US
2003- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note 7243 5 36447 1 0
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BTE 36447-1ARunout A, etched
BTE 36447-1BRunout B, etched
BTE 36447-1CRunout C, etched
BTE 36447-1DRunout D, etched
MadlibShades Of Blue
Vinyl pressings
Shades Of Blue
by Madlib · 2003
13 pressings4 countriesInstrumentalDowntempoJazzy Hip-HopElectronic
Shades Of Blue was first pressed on vinyl in 2003. 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 Shades Of Blue
2 pressings came out in 2003, 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.
Europe
2003- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note 7243 5 36447 1 0
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
5364471 1A1Side A runout stamped
5364471 1B1Side B runout stamped
5364471 1C1Side C runout stamped
5364471 1D1Side D runout stamped
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.
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Europe | Blue Note 7243 5 36447 1 0First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2003 | US | Blue Note 7243 5 36447 1 0First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Europe | Blue Note 7243 5 36447 1 0LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2014 | Europe | Blue Note 0602537781997LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2014 | US | Blue Note B0020422-01LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2016 | Germany | Blue Note 06007 5370071 6LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2017 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP1898LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2017 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP1898 / Blue Note MOVLP1898LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
2020s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | US | Blue Note VMP-RH070 / UMe VMP-RH070LP, LP, All Media, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Club edition, Colored vinyl | LP, LP, All Media, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Club edition, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | Worldwide | Blue Note 5507723 / UMe 5507723LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2024 | US | Blue Note VMP RH-070 / UMe VMP RH-070LP, LP, All Media, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Repress, Stereo · Club edition, Colored vinyl | LP, LP, All Media, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Repress, Stereo · Club edition, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Germany | Blue Note 5507723 / Blue Note 00602455077233LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Blue Note 7243 5 36447 1 0LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1Introduction0:32
- A2Slim's Return3:56
- A3Distant Land3:58
- A4Mystic Bounce3:56
- B1Stormy3:41
- B2Blue Note Interlude0:42
- B3Please Set Me At Ease5:02
- B4Funky Blue Note3:07
- B5Alfred Lion Interlude1:06
- C1Stepping Into Tomorrow7:36
- C2Andrew Hill Break1:06
- C3Montara5:51
- D1Song For My Father5:46
- D2Footprints4:58
- D3Peace / Dolphin Dance5:38
- D4Outro0:13
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Shades Of Blue are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Shades Of Blue are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 2003 and 2024.
When was Shades Of Blue first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2003, in US, Europe. One of them is Blue Note 7243 5 36447 1 0.
How do I tell if my copy of Shades Of Blue is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7243 5 36447 1 0) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BTE 36447-1A and BTE 36447-1B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Shades Of Blue 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.