US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84249
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BNST 84249 A VAN GELDERSide A Runout
BNST 84249 B VAN GELDERSide B Runout
BNST 84249-ASide A, Label
BNST 84249-BSide B, Label
Sam RiversA New Conception
Vinyl pressings
A New Conception
by Sam Rivers · 1966
10 pressings4 countriesFree JazzPost BopJazz
A New Conception was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 A New Conception
3 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year. 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BLP 4249Blue Note 84249
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · All Disc
- Runout / matrix
BNLP-4249•A• VAN GELDER 114Side A runout, etched / stamped
BNLP-4249•B VAN GELDER 114Side B runout, etched / stamped
BN 4249-ALabel, side A
BN 4249-BLabel, side B
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BLP 4249Blue Note 84249
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Keel Mfg.
- Runout / matrix
BNLP-4249•A• VAN GELDER 114Side A runout, etched / stamped
BNLP-4249•B VAN GELDER 114Side B runout, etched / stamped
BN 4249-ALabel, side A
BN 4249-BLabel, side B
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.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BST 84249First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BLP 4249 / Blue Note 84249First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BLP 4249 / Blue Note 84249First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | Blue Note BLP 4249LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | US | Blue Note BST 84249LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | Blue Note BST 84249LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Blue Note BST 84249 / Blue Note BLP 4249LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Europe | Blue Note BLP 4249/84249LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2012 | France | Blue Note BST 84249 / Blue Note BLP 4249LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Worldwide | Blue Note BST 84249 / Blue Note 602455716101LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1When I Fall In Love5:45
- A2I'll Never Smile Again5:55
- A3Detour Ahead5:05
- A4That's All5:40
- B1What A Difference A Day Makes6:15
- B2Temptation7:40
- B3Secret Love7:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A New Conception are there?
10 vinyl pressings of A New Conception are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1966 and 2025.
When was A New Conception first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US. One of them is Blue Note BST 84249.
How do I tell if my copy of A New Conception is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BST 84249, BLP 4249) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BNST 84249 A VAN GELDER and BNST 84249 B VAN GELDER. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A New Conception 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.
