US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note ST-84120Blue Note 84120
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BNST 84120-ALabel, side A
BNST 84120-BLabel, side B
The Three SoundsIt Just Got To Be
Vinyl pressings
It Just Got To Be
by The Three Sounds · 1963
10 pressings2 countriesJazz
It Just Got To Be was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 It Just Got To Be
3 pressings came out in 1963, 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
1963- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BLP 4120
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note ST-84120Blue Note 84120
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
(P) BNST-84120 A - STEREO - VAN GELDERRunout, side A
(P) BNST-84120 B - STEREO - VAN GELDERRunout, side B
BNST 84120-ALabel, side A
BNST 84120-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 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | US | Blue Note ST-84120 / Blue Note 84120First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Blue Note BLP 4120First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Blue Note ST-84120 / Blue Note 84120First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BST 84120LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BST 84120LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | Blue Note BST 84120 / Blue Note 84120LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Japan | Blue Note 84120 / Blue Note ST-84120LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Blue Note BST 84120 / Blue Note 84120LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Blue Note BLP 4120LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Blue Note BST 84120LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1One For Renee3:10
- A2Stella By Starlight5:30
- A3It Just Got To Be5:15
- A4If I Were A Bell5:30
- B1Blue 'N Boogie5:15
- B2The Nearness Of You5:45
- B3Real Gene3:30
- B4South Of The Border4:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of It Just Got To Be are there?
10 vinyl pressings of It Just Got To Be are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1963 and 1993.
When was It Just Got To Be first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US. One of them is Blue Note ST-84120.
How do I tell if my copy of It Just Got To Be is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ST-84120, BLP 4120) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BNST 84120-A and BNST 84120-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is It Just Got To Be 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.
