US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BLP 4032
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Sonny RedOut Of The Blue
Vinyl pressings
Out Of The Blue
by Sonny Red · 1960
12 pressings4 countriesHard BopJazz
Out Of The Blue was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 Out Of The Blue
1 pressing came out in 1960, 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.
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.
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | US | Blue Note BLP 4032First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BLP 4032LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | France | Blue Note 4032 / Blue Note BLP 4032LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1983 | France | Blue Note BL P 4032LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1983 | Japan | Blue Note K18P-9243LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1983 | Japan | Blue Note K18P-9243LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1989 | Japan | Blue Note BN 4032 / Blue Note BST 84032LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | US | Classic Records BN 4032-MONO-200G / Blue Note BLP 4032LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono |
| 2005 | US | Classic Records 4032 / Blue Note 4032LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Japan | Blue Note DBLP-029 / Blue Note BLP 4032LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Worldwide | Blue Note B0033154-01 / Blue Note 84032LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Blue Note BN-4032LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Bluesville
- A2Stay As Sweet As You Are
- A3I've Never Been In Love Before
- A4Nadia
- B1Blues In The Pocket
- B2Alone Too Long
- B3The Lope
- B4Stairway To The Stars
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Out Of The Blue are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Out Of The Blue are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1960 and 2022.
When was Out Of The Blue first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US. One of them is Blue Note BLP 4032.
How do I tell if my copy of Out Of The Blue is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLP 4032) 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 Out Of The 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.