US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BLP 4214
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
BNLP - 4214 - A VAN GELDERSide A, etched/stamped
BNLP - 4214 - B VAN GELDERSide B, etched/stamped
PBoth sides
The Blue Mitchell QuintetDown With It
Vinyl pressings
Down With It
by The Blue Mitchell Quintet · 1965
12 pressings4 countriesHard BopJazz
Down With It was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Down With It
2 pressings came out in 1965, 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
1965- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84214
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
VAN GELDERBoth sides stamped
EarBoth sides stamped
BNST 84214-ASide one
BNST 84214-BSide two
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | US | Blue Note BLP 4214First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Blue Note BST 84214First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Blue Note BST 84214LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BST 84214LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Japan | Blue Note GXK 8224 / Blue Note 84214LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1981 | Japan | Blue Note GXK 8224LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
1990s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Japan | Blue Note BN 4214 / Blue Note BST 84214LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
| 1997 | UK | Blue Note 54327LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1997 | US | Blue Note B1 7243 8 54327 1 2 / Blue Note 54327LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Worldwide | Blue Note 602445395774 / Blue Note ST-84214LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Blue Note BLP 4214LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Blue Note BLP 4214LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Hi-Heel Sneakers
- A2Perception
- A3Alone, Alone And Alone
- B1March On Selma
- B2One Shirt
- B3Samba De Stacy
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Down With It are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Down With It are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1965 and 2024.
When was Down With It first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US. One of them is Blue Note BLP 4214.
How do I tell if my copy of Down With It is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLP 4214, BST 84214) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BNLP - 4214 - A VAN GELDER and BNLP - 4214 - B VAN GELDER. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Down With It 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.