US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84338
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BST·84338·A ·Runout side A, hand-etched
BST·84338·B ·Runout side B, hand-etched
VAN GELDERRunout both sides, stamped
BST 84338-ALabel side A
Vinyl pressings
Expansions
by McCoy Tyner · 1969
24 pressings6 countriesModalJazz
Expansions was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Expansions
4 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 3 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.
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84338
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BNST·84338·A · VAN GELDERRunout side A
BNST·84338·B · VAN GELDERRunout side B
BNST 84338-ALabel side A
BNST 84338-BLabel side B
Germany
1969- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84338 K
- Format
- LP, Album
Japan
1969- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84338
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BST·84338·A ·Runout side A, hand-etched
BST·84338·B ·Runout side B, hand-etched
VAN GELDERRunout both sides, stamped
BST 84338-ALabel side A
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Germany | Blue Note BST 84338 KFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Japan | Blue Note BST 84338First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Blue Note BST 84338First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Blue Note BST 84338First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | US | Blue Note BST 84338LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1971 | US | Blue Note BST-84338LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1973 | US | Blue Note BST 84338LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Blue Note BST 84338 / Blue Note BST-84338LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Blue Note BST 84338LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1975 | US | Blue Note BST 84338LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1977 | Japan | Blue Note GXK 8008 / Blue Note BST 84338LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1977 | Japan | Blue Note GXK 8008 / Blue Note BST 84338LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | US | Applause Records APBL 2310LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1984 | US | Blue Note BST 84338LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 1985 | France | Blue Note BST 84338LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 1985 | France | Blue Note BST 84338LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 1985 | Japan | Blue Note BNJ 71061 / Blue Note BST 84338LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1985 | Japan | Blue Note BNJ 71061 / Blue Note BST 84338LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Europe | Blue Note BST 84338LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2015 | US | Blue Note BST 84338 / Blue Note B0023311-01LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Worldwide | Blue Note B0033004-01 / Blue Note BST 84338LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Blue Note BST 84338 K / Blue Note BST 84338LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Japan | Blue Note BST-84338LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Blue Note BST 84338LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Vision12:15
- A2Song Of Happiness11:55
- B1Smitty's Place5:20
- B2Peresina10:20
- B3I Thought I'd Let You Know6:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Expansions are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Expansions are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1969 and 2021.
When was Expansions first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, Germany, Japan. One of them is Blue Note BST 84338.
How do I tell if my copy of Expansions is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BST 84338, BST 84338 K) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BST·84338·A · and BST·84338·B ·. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Expansions 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.
