US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84287
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Unipak
- Runout / matrix
BNST•84287•A-I ᒥᒪ 114Etched
BNST•84287-B ᒥᒪ 114Etched
Ornette ColemanNew York Is Now!
Vinyl pressings
New York Is Now!
by Ornette Coleman · 1968
12 pressings7 countriesFree JazzJazz
New York Is Now! 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 New York Is Now!
4 pressings came out in 1968, 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
1968- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84287
- Format
- LP, Album · Unipak
- Runout / matrix
BNST-84287-A1Etched
BNST-84287-B-1Etched
France
1968- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84287
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Unipak
- Runout / matrix
BNST•84287•A-ו ᒥᒪ
BNST•84287•B-ו ᒥᒪ
Germany
1968- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84287
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | France | Blue Note BST 84287First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | Germany | Blue Note BST 84287First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | US | Blue Note BST 84287First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Blue Note BST 84287First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | US | Blue Note BST 84287LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1975 | US | Blue Note BST 84287 / Blue Note BST-84287LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Europe | Blue Note BST 84287LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2014 | US | Blue Note B0021293-01 / UMe B0021293-01LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2016 | UK & Ireland | Blue Note BST 84287LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Russia | Blue Note BST 84287LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | DeAgostini / Blue Note BST 84287LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Blue Note BST 84287LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1The Garden Of Souls14:03
- A2Toy Dance7:32
- B1We Now Interrupt For A Commercial3:26
- B2Broad Way Blues8:43
- B3Round Trip6:19
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of New York Is Now! are there?
12 vinyl pressings of New York Is Now! are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1968 and 2022.
When was New York Is Now! first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in US, France, Germany. One of them is Blue Note BST 84287.
How do I tell if my copy of New York Is Now! is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BST 84287) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BNST•84287•A-I ᒥᒪ 114 and BNST•84287-B ᒥᒪ 114. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is New York Is Now! 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.
