US
January 1957- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BLP 1539
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Vinyl pressings
6 Pieces Of Silver
by The Horace Silver Quintet · 1957
38 pressings5 countriesHard BopJazz
6 Pieces Of Silver was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 6 Pieces Of Silver
1 pressing came out in 1957, 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 38 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | US | Blue Note BLP 1539LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Blue Note BLP 1539First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Blue Note BLP 1539LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Blue Note BLP 1539LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | US | Blue Note BLP 1539LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Blue Note BLP 1539LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Blue Note BLP 1539LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Blue Note BLP 1539LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Blue Note BLP 1539LP, Album, Misprint, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Misprint, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BLP 1539LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BLP 1539LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BLP 1539LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Blue Note BST 81539LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Blue Note BLP 1539LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | Blue Note BST 81539LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Blue Note BST 81539LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | Japan | Blue Note LNJ-70127LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1977 | Japan | Blue Note LNJ-70127LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1978 | Japan | Blue Note GXK 8062(M) / Blue Note BLP 1539LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | France | Blue Note BLP 1539 / Blue Note 1539LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1983 | Japan | Blue Note BLP 1539LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1983 | Japan | Blue Note BLP 1539LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1988 | US | Blue Note B1-81539LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Japan | Blue Note BN 1539 / Blue Note BLP 1539LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited |
| 1996 | Japan | Blue Note BLP 1539 / Blue Note BN 1539LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | US | Blue Note BLP 1539 / Classic Records BLP 1539LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono |
| 2005 | US | Blue Note BLP 1539 / Classic Records BLP 1539LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
2010s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | US | Music Matters Ltd. MMBLP-1539 / Blue Note BLP 153912", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono, Limited, Numbered | 12", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono, Limited, Numbered |
| 2012 | Europe | Doxy DOX876LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2014 | Japan | Blue Note DBLP-059 / Blue Note BLP 1539LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited |
| 2016 | Europe | DOL DOL887HLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2017 | Europe | DOL DOL887HGLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Worldwide | Blue Note 3817618 / UMe 3817618LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 2025 | Worldwide | Rat Pack Records BLP 1539LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Blue Note BLP 1539LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Blue Note BLP 1539LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Blue Note BST 81539LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Blue Note BLP 1539LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Cool Eyes
- A2Shirl
- A3Camouflage
- A4Enchantment
- B1Senor Blues
- B2Virgo
- B3For Heaven's Sake
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of 6 Pieces Of Silver are there?
38 vinyl pressings of 6 Pieces Of Silver are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1957 and 2025.
When was 6 Pieces Of Silver first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US. One of them is Blue Note BLP 1539, released January 1957.
How do I tell if my copy of 6 Pieces Of Silver is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLP 1539) 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 6 Pieces Of Silver 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.
