US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84275
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BNST 84275 ARun-out, A-side [Etched]
BNST 84275 BRun-out, B-side [Etched]
VAN GELDERRun-out A&B [Stamped]
Vinyl pressings
Tender Moments
by McCoy Tyner · 1968
32 pressings12 countriesPost BopModalHard BopJazz
Tender Moments was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Tender Moments
7 pressings came out in 1968, the album's first year, in 4 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
1968- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84275
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BNST·84275·A· 114 VAN GELDERSide A Runout
BNST·84275·B· VAN GELDER 114Side B Runout
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84275
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BNST 84275 ARun-out, A-side [Etched]
BNST 84275 BRun-out, B-side [Etched]
VAN GELDERRun-out A&B [Stamped]
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 842755
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BST 84275 SIDE 1 - 1A ® A 3Runout side A, etched
BST 84275 SIDE 2 - 2A ® A 2Runout side B, etched
Germany
1968- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84275
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Italy
1968- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84275
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BNST 84275 ASide A, etched
BNST 84275 BSide B, etched
VAN GELDERBoth sides, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 32 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Germany | Blue Note BST 84275First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | Italy | Blue Note BST 84275First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | Japan | Blue Note BST 84275First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Blue Note BST 84275First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Blue Note BST 84275First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Blue Note BST 84275First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Blue Note BST 842755First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | US | Blue Note BST 84275LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | Japan | Blue Note BST-84275LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Blue Note BST 84275 / Blue Note BST-84275LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | Japan | Blue Note GXK8068 / Blue Note BST 84275LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | Japan | Blue Note GXK8068 / Blue Note BST 84275LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
| 1978 | UK | Blue Note BNS 40024LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | France | Blue Note BST 84275LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1982 | France | Blue Note BST 84275LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1982 | France | Blue Note BST 84275LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1982 | France | Blue Note BST 84275LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1982 | India | Blue Note BST 84275LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1982 | Portugal | Blue Note 11C 078-83331LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1982 | South Africa | Blue Note BNTJ (A) 84362LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | France | Blue Note BST 84275LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 1985 | US | Blue Note BST 84275LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1985 | Japan | Blue Note BNJ 71076 / Blue Note BST 84275LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1985 | Japan | Blue Note BNJ 71076LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
| 1987 | Greece | Blue Note 14C 062-2613441 / Blue Note 062-2613441LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Worldwide | Blue Note B0032110-01 / Blue Note BST 84275LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Blue Note BST 84275LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| ? | Germany | Blue Note BST 84275 KLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Blue Note BST 84275LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Blue Note BST 84275LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Blue Note BST 84275LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Blue Note BST 84275 / Blue Note BST-84275LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Mode To John5:35
- A2Man From Tanganyika6:47
- A3The High Priest6:05
- B1Utopia7:40
- B2All My Yesterdays6:00
- B3Lee Plus Three5:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tender Moments are there?
32 vinyl pressings of Tender Moments are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1968 and 2020.
When was Tender Moments first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in US, Germany, Italy, Japan. One of them is Blue Note BST 84275.
How do I tell if my copy of Tender Moments is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BST 84275, BST 842755) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BNST 84275 A and BNST 84275 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tender Moments 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.
