US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84268
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BNST 84268·A C VAN GELDERRunout side A
BNST 84268·B C VAN GELDERRunout side B
Stanley TurrentineEasy Walker
Vinyl pressings
Easy Walker
by Stanley Turrentine · 1968
10 pressings4 countriesHard BopSoul-JazzJazz
Easy Walker 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 Easy Walker
4 pressings came out in 1968, 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
1968- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84268
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BNST 84268-A VAN GELDERRunout side A
BNST 84268-B VAN GELDERRunout side B
BNST 84268-ALabel, side A
BNST 84268-BLabel, side B
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84268
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BNST 84268·A VAN GELDERRunout side A
BNST 84268·B VAN GELDERRunout side B
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BLP 4268Blue Note BST 84268
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
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.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | US | Blue Note BLP 4268 / Blue Note BST 84268First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1968 | US | Blue Note BST 84268First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Blue Note BST 84268First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Blue Note BST 84268First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Italy | Blue Note BST 84268LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Blue Note BST 84268LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | UK | Blue Note 7243 8 29908 1 9 / Blue Note B1 29908LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1997 | US | Blue Note B1 29908 / Blue Note B1 7243 8 29908 1 9LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Worldwide | Blue Note 7580705 / UMe 7580705LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Blue Note 7243 8 29908 1 9 / Blue Note B1-84268LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Meat Wave4:43
- A2They All Say That I'm The Biggest Fool7:41
- A3Yours Is My Heart Alone5:05
- B1Easy Walker6:12
- B2What The World Needs Now Is Love6:41
- B3Alone Together5:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Easy Walker are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Easy Walker are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1968 and 2026.
When was Easy Walker first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in US. One of them is Blue Note BST 84268.
How do I tell if my copy of Easy Walker is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BST 84268, BLP 4268) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BNST 84268·A C VAN GELDER and BNST 84268·B C VAN GELDER. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Easy Walker 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.
