US
February 1959- Label and catalog number
- Bethlehem Records BCP-6028Bethlehem Records BCP 6028
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
BCP-12-6028-A-XIEtched, A-Side
BCP-12-6028-B-RX4Etched, B-Side
BCP-12-6028-B-RX2Etched, B-side Alternate
Vinyl pressings
Little Girl Blue
by Nina Simone · 1959
125 pressings19 countriesSoul-JazzCool JazzJazz
Little Girl Blue was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 Little Girl Blue
21 pressings came out in 1959, 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
February 1959- Label and catalog number
- Bethlehem Records BCP-6028Bethlehem Records BCP 6028
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
BCP-12-6028-A-X1Etched, A-Side
BCP-12-6028-B-RX2Etched, B-side
US
February 1959- Label and catalog number
- Bethlehem Records BCP 6028
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
BCP-12-6028-ARX2Etched, A-Side
BCP-12-6028-B-RX3Etched, B-side
US
February 1959- Label and catalog number
- Bethlehem Records BCP-6028Bethlehem Records BCP 6028
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
BCP-12-6028-A-R2Runout, Side A
BCP-12-6028-B-R1Runout, Side B
(B 6028 A)Label, Side A
(B 6028 B)Label, Side B
US
May 1959- Label and catalog number
- Bethlehem Records BS-6028
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BS-12-6028-A-RX1etched
BS-12-6028-B-RX2etched
US
August 1959- Label and catalog number
- Bethlehem Records BS-6028
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BS-12-6028-A-R1Side A etched
BS-12-6028-B-R1Side B etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 125 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Australia | Parlophone PMCO 7510 / Parlophone PMCO-7510First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | Canada | Bethlehem Records BCP-6028First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Bethlehem Records BCP 6028 / Bethlehem Records BCP-6028First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Bethlehem Records BCP-6028 / Bethlehem Records BCP 6028First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Bethlehem Records BCP-6028 / Bethlehem Records BCP 6028First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Bethlehem Records BCP-6028First yearLP, Album, Misprint, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Misprint, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Bethlehem Records BS-6028First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | Bethlehem Records BCP-6028 / Bethlehem Records BCP 6028First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Bethlehem Records BCP-6028 / Bethlehem Records BCP 6028First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Bethlehem Records BCP-6028 / Bethlehem Records BCP 6028First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Bethlehem Records BCP-6028 / Bethlehem Records BCP 6028First yearLP, Album, Styrene, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Styrene, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Bethlehem Records BCP-6028 / Bethlehem Records BCP 6028First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Bethlehem Records BCP-6028 / Bethlehem Records BCP 6028First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Bethlehem Records BCP-6028 / Bethlehem Records BCP 6028First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Bethlehem Records BCP-6028 / Bethlehem Records BCP 6028First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | US | Bethlehem Records BCP-6028 / Bethlehem Records BCP 6028LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Bethlehem Records BS-6028LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Bethlehem Records BCP-6028 / Bethlehem Records BCP 6028LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Bethlehem Records BCP 6028 / Bethlehem Records BCP-6028LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Bethlehem Records BCP 6028 / Bethlehem Records BS 6028LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1966 | France | International Polydor Production 423214LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1966 | Germany | International Polydor Production 623 214LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1966 | Germany | International Polydor Production 623 214LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1966 | UK | Polydor 623 214 / Polydor 623214LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Bethlehem Records BCP-6028LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Netherlands | Polydor 2340 005LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1970 | UK | Polydor 2334-010LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1971 | Japan | Polydor MP-2161LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1971 | Japan | Polydor MP-2161LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | Bethlehem Records BS-6028LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1973 | Japan | Bethlehem Records SOPL-275-BHLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | Japan | Bethlehem Records SOPL-275-BHLP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
| 1975 | Australia | Bethlehem Records BCP 003LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1975 | Netherlands | Bethlehem Records BCP-6003LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1975 | US | Bethlehem Records BCP 6003 / Bethlehem Records BCP-6003LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1975 | US | Bethlehem Records BCP-6003LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1975 | US | Bethlehem Records BCP 6003LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1976 | France | Bethlehem Records BTM-6801LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1977 | US | Bethlehem Records BCP-6003 / Bethlehem Records BCP 6003LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia & New Zealand | Salsoul Records SA - 8546LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1981 | Australia & New Zealand | Salsoul Records SA 8546 / Salsoul Records SA - 8546LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1981 | Canada | Salsoul Records SA 8546LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1981 | Italy | Salsoul Records SA 8546LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1981 | Japan | Bethlehem Records PAP-23005 / Trio Records PAP-23005LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1981 | Japan | Bethlehem Records PAP-23005 / Trio Records PAP-23005LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1981 | US | Salsoul Records SA 8546 / Salsoul Records SA-8546LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1982 | Portugal | Salsoul Records 2-47.192LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1982 | Spain | Salsoul Records 2-47.192LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1983 | Brazil | Salsoul Records 104.8253LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1984 | Japan | Bethlehem Records YP-7105-BELP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1987 | Germany | ZYX Records 20.097 / ZYX Records ZYX 20.097LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1990s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Spain | Bethlehem Records BCP-6028 / Fresh Sound Records FSR-2061LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1991 | Spain | Zafiro 30112752LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1992 | Japan | Bethlehem Records COJY-9034 / Bethlehem Records YP-7105LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1993 | Greece | Toco International TOCO 188LP, Album, Reissue, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Reissue, Promo · Promo |
| 1993 | Greece | Toco International TOCO 188LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
2000s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Italy | Get Back GET 2004LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2001 | Italy | Get Back GET 2004LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2001 | Italy | Get Back GET 2004LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2002 | US | Bethlehem Records 20-30041LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2004 | Italy | Get Back GET 92004LP, Album, Reissue, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2006 | Italy | Get Back GET 92004LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2009 | Europe | Doxy DOX812LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2009 | Europe | Jazz Wax Records JWR 4509 / Jazz Wax Records JWR4509LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2010s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Europe | Doxy DOX812 / Doxy DOK203LP, Album, Reissue, CD, Album | LP, Album, Reissue, CD, Album |
| 2012 | Europe | DOL DOL712LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2012 | Europe | Vinyl Lovers 6785406LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited |
| 2012 | US | Bethlehem Records BCP-6028 / Bethlehem Records BPC 6028LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2013 | US | Bethlehem Records BCP-6028LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2013 | UK | Bethlehem Records BCP-6028LP, Album, Mono, Remastered, Limited Edition · Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Mono, Remastered, Limited Edition · Mono, Limited |
| 2014 | Europe | Pan Am Records 9152238LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
| 2014 | US | Analogue Productions AAPJ 083 / Bethlehem Records BS-6028LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 2015 | Europe | DOL DOL712HLP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
| 2015 | US | Analogue Productions AAPJ 083 / Bethlehem Records BS-6028LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2016 | Europe | DOL DOL712MBLP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2016 | UK | Not Now Music NOTLP233LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2016 | Europe | Jazz Images 37010LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
| 2016 | Europe | WaxTime 59204LP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue, Stereo · Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue, Stereo · Picture disc |
| 2017 | Europe | DOL DOL712HGLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Europe | Saga 088-949-8LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2020 | Europe | Groove Replica 77024LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, CD, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, CD, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2021 | Europe | DOL DOL712HBLP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Europe | DOL DOL712HBLP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | France | 20th Century Masterworks 350237LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | USA & Europe | Bethlehem Records BS-6028 / Bethlehem Records 538671461LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | US | Bethlehem Records BS-6028 / BMG 538671461LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 2022 | Europe | DOL DOL712HGLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2022 | Europe | WaxTime 59204LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2023 | Europe | Supper Club 006LP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered | LP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered |
| 2024 | USA & Canada | Dark Horse Records DH0024 / Dark Horse Records 4050538941944LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Worldwide | Bethlehem Records BS 6028 / Dark Horse Records 964051461LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Europe | DOL DOL712FCLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | Europe | Second Records SRPD0097LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2025 | Europe | Number One Essentials 291024LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | International Polydor Production 623 214LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Israel | International Polydor Production 623 214LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Japan | Angel Records HV-3010 / Angel Records HV 3010LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono, Colored vinyl |
| ? | Japan | Angel Records HV-3010 / Angel Records HV 3010LP, Album, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl |
| ? | UK | Polydor 623214LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Bethlehem Records BCP 6028LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| ? | US | Bethlehem Records BCP-6028LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
| ? | US | Bethlehem Records BCP-6028 / Bethlehem Records BCP 6028LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| ? | US | Bethlehem Records BCP-6028 / Bethlehem Records BCP 6028LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Bethlehem Records BCP 6028LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Bethlehem Records BCP-6028 / Bethlehem Records BCP 6028LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Bethlehem Records BCP 6028 / Bethlehem Records BS 6028LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| ? | US | Bethlehem Records BCP 6028 / Bethlehem Records BS 6028LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| ? | US | Bethlehem Records BCP 6028LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Bethlehem Records BCP 6003 / Bethlehem Records BCP-6003LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- A1Mood Indigo4:00
- A2Don't Smoke In Bed3:09
- A3He Needs Me2:26
- A4Little Girl Blue4:12
- A5Love Me Or Leave Me3:18
- A6My Baby Just Cares For Me3:33
- B1Good Bait5:25
- B2Plain Gold Ring3:50
- B3You'll Never Walk Alone3:58
- B4I Loves You Porgy4:03
- B5Central Park Blues3:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Little Girl Blue are there?
125 vinyl pressings of Little Girl Blue are listed here, from 19 countries, released between 1959 and 2026.
When was Little Girl Blue first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US, Australia, Canada. One of them is Bethlehem Records BCP-6028, released February 1959.
How do I tell if my copy of Little Girl Blue is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BCP-6028, BCP 6028, BS-6028, PMCO 7510) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BCP-12-6028-A-XI and BCP-12-6028-B-RX4. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Little Girl 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.
