US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84282
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BNST∙84282∙A∙Runout side A, hand-etched
BNST∙84282∙B∙Runout side B, hand-etched
VAN GELDERRunout both sides, stamped
BNLPRunout side B, hand-etched, erased
The New Elvin Jones TrioPuttin' It Together
Vinyl pressings
Puttin' It Together
by The New Elvin Jones Trio · 1968
14 pressings7 countriesHard BopPost BopJazz
Puttin' It Together 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 Puttin' It Together
5 pressings came out in 1968, the album's first year, in 3 countries. 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 84282
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BNST∙84282∙A∙Runout side A, hand-etched
BNST∙84282∙B∙ B̶N̶L̶P̶-Runout side B, hand-etched
VAN GELDERRunout both sides, stamped
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84282
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
- BNST∙84282∙A∙ VAN GELDERSide A runout
x BNST∙84282∙B∙ ̷B̷N̷L̷P̷- VAN GELDERSide B runout
Germany
1968- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84282 K
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BNST 84282 A Made in Germany VAN GELDERRunout side A
BNST 84282 B Made in Germany VAN GELDERRunout side B
Japan
1968- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST-84282
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BNST-84282-ARunout Side A, hand-etched
BNST-84282-BRunout Side B, hand-etched
VAN GELDERRunout both sides, stamped
BNLPRunout Side B, hand-etched, erased
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Germany | Blue Note BST 84282 KFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | Japan | Blue Note BST-84282First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Blue Note BST 84282First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | US | Blue Note BST 84282First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Blue Note BST 84282First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Japan | Blue Note BST-84282LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Blue Note BST 84282 / Blue Note BST-84282LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
| 1977 | Japan | Blue Note GXK 8019 / Blue Note BST 84282LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | US | Music Matters Ltd. MMBST 84282 / Blue Note BST 8428212", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Spain | Blue Note BST 84282LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2022 | Portugal | Blue Note BST 84282LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2025 | Worldwide | Blue Note 7507948 / UMe 7507948LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Blue Note BST 84282LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Blue Note BST 84282LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Reza7:10
- A2Sweet Little Maia7:43
- A3Kei Ko's Birthday March6:47
- B1Village Greene5:05
- B2Jay-Ree3:45
- B3For Heaven's Sake5:05
- B4Ginger Bread Boy5:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Puttin' It Together are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Puttin' It Together are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1968 and 2025.
When was Puttin' It Together first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in US, Germany, Japan. One of them is Blue Note BST 84282.
How do I tell if my copy of Puttin' It Together is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BST 84282, BST 84282 K, BST-84282) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BNST∙84282∙A∙ and BNST∙84282∙B∙. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Puttin' It Together 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.