UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- Black Lion Records 2460-189
- Format
- LP, Album
Oscar PettifordBlue Brothers
Vinyl pressings
Blue Brothers
by Oscar Pettiford · 1973
10 pressings7 countriesBopCool JazzJazz
Blue Brothers was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Blue Brothers
3 pressings came out in 1973, 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.
France
1973- Label and catalog number
- Freedom BLP 30135
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1973- Label and catalog number
- Black Lion Records 28 453-9 U
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
A-1288 A3/S3A Made in GermanySide A runout
A-1288 B1/[scribble]S3A Made in GermanySide B runout
A-1286 ASide A label
A-1286 BSide B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | France | Black Lion Records BLP 30135LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | France | Freedom BLP 30135First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Germany | Black Lion Records 28 453-9 UFirst yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1973 | UK | Black Lion Records 2460-189First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Spain | Discophon J-4438LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1979 | Spain | Discophon J-4438 / Black Lion Records J-4438LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | US | Jazz Man JAZ 5036 / Jazz Man JAZ-5036LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1984 | Japan | Black Lion Records K18P-9329LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Intercord 28-453-9 U / Black Lion Records 28-453-9 ULP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Netherlands | Black Lion Records BLP 30135LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1My Little Cello
- A2Back In Paradise
- A3Willow Weep For Me
- A4Montmartre Blues
- B1Straight Ahead
- B2Two Little Girls
- B3Blue Brothers
- B4Laverne Walk
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Blue Brothers are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Blue Brothers are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1973 and 1984.
When was Blue Brothers first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in UK, France, Germany. One of them is Black Lion Records 2460-189.
How do I tell if my copy of Blue Brothers is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2460-189, BLP 30135, 28 453-9 U) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Blue Brothers 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.