US
September 1962- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BLP 4110
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
BN 4110-ALabel, side A
BN 4110-BLabel, side B
Vinyl pressings
The Tokyo Blues
by The Horace Silver Quintet · 1962
25 pressings5 countriesHard BopJazz
The Tokyo Blues was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 The Tokyo Blues
7 pressings came out in 1962, 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
September 1962- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84110
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · DG side 1
US
September 1962- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BLP 4110
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Deep groove both sides
- Runout / matrix
BN 4110-ALabel, side A
BN 4110-BLabel, side B
US
October 1962- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84110Blue Note ST-84110
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Album
- Runout / matrix
BNST-84110·A·VAN GELDER STEREO PSide A runout
BNST-84110·B·VAN GELDER STEREO PSide B runout
BNST 84110-ASide A label
BNST 84110-BSide B label
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84110Blue Note ST-84110
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Album
- Runout / matrix
BNST-84110·A·VAN GELDER STEREO PSide A runout
BNST-84110·B·VAN GELDER STEREO PSide B runout
BNST 84110-ASide A label
BNST 84110-BSide B label
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BLP 4110
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · No Deep Groove, New York USA Labels
- Runout / matrix
BN-LP-4110A-1 ℘ VAN GELDERRunout side A
BN-LP-4110B-1 VAN GELDER ℘Runout side B
BN 4110-ALabel side A
BN 4110-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 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | US | Blue Note BST 84110 / Blue Note ST-84110First yearLP, Stereo, Album | LP, Stereo, Album |
| 1962 | US | Blue Note BLP 4110First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Armed Forces Radio And Television Service P 8133First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1962 | US | Blue Note BLP 4110First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Blue Note BST 84110First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Blue Note BLP 4110First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Blue Note BST 84110 / Blue Note ST-84110First yearLP, Stereo, Album | LP, Stereo, Album |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BST 84110LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BST 84110LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BST 84110LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BLP 4110LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BST 84110LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | Blue Note BST 84110LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Blue Note BST-84110LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1978 | US | Blue Note BST 84110LP, Stereo, Album, Reissue | LP, Stereo, Album, Reissue |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Japan | Blue Note GXK-8215 / Blue Note BST 84110LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1981 | Japan | Blue Note GXK-8215 / Blue Note BST 84110LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Japan | Blue Note BN 4110 / Blue Note BST 84110LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1991 | Japan | Blue Note BN 4110 / Blue Note BST 84110LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | US | Analogue Productions AP-84110 / Blue Note ST-8411012", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered | 12", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | France | Rat Pack Records 4110LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Europe | Ermitage VNL 22704LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | Worldwide | Blue Note 84110 / Blue Note BST 84110LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Blue Note BLP 4110LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Blue Note BST 84110LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Too Much Sake
- A2Sayanora Blues
- B1The Tokyo Blues
- B2Cherry Blossom
- B3Ah! So
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Tokyo Blues are there?
25 vinyl pressings of The Tokyo Blues are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1962 and 2025.
When was The Tokyo Blues first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US. One of them is Blue Note BLP 4110, released September 1962.
How do I tell if my copy of The Tokyo Blues is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLP 4110, BST 84110, P 8133) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BN 4110-A and BN 4110-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Tokyo Blues 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.
