US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Ode Records PE 34966Epic PE 34966
- Format
- LP, Album · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S PAL34966-1B AIside 1, variant 2
S PBL 34966-1B BIside 2, variant 2
AL 34966Side 1 label
BL 34966Side 2 label
Tom ScottBlow It Out
Vinyl pressings
Blow It Out
by Tom Scott · 1977
15 pressings6 countriesSmooth JazzJazz-FunkFunkJazz
Blow It Out was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Blow It Out
11 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 5 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Ode Records PE 34966Epic PE 34966
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
IS PBL 34966-IB [Artisan logo] AISide A runout, variant 1
IS PBL 34966-IB [Artisan logo] B2Side B runout, variant 1
PAL 34966-1HSide A runout, variant 2
PBL 34966-1C [Artisan logo]Side B runout, variant 2
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Ode Records PE 34966Epic PE 34966
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PE-34966-A CSM [Artisan logo] S2Runout Side A, variant 1
PE-34966-B CSM [Artisan logo]Runout Side B, variant 1
PE-34966-A CSM [Artisan logo] B2 1SRunout Side A, variant 2
PBL-34966-1B [Artisan logo] B 15 1SRunout Side B, variant 2
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Ode Records PE 34966Epic 34966
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T \ PAL 34966-1E [Artisan Sound Logo] BSide A runout, etched (except "[ASL]" stamped)
o T \ PBL 34966-1E [Artisan Sound Logo] C 7Side B runout, etched (except "[ASL] C" stamped)
AL 34966Side A label
BL 34966Side B label
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Ode Records PE 34966Epic 34966
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing, Orange Labels
- Runout / matrix
o T 1 PAL 34966-1F [Artisan Sound Logo]Side A runout
o T 2 PBL 34966-1F [Artisan Sound Logo] C 7Side B runout
AL 34966Side A label
BL 34966Side B label
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Ode Records PE 34966Epic PE 34966
- Format
- LP, Album · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AL 34966Side 1 label
BL 34966Side 2 label
PAL34966-1CSide 1
PBL34966-1CSide 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australasia | Epic ELPS 3839First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | Epic 25AP 865 / Ode Records 25AP 865First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | South Korea | High Stereo HEK 60LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
| 1977 | UK | Epic S EPC 82285First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Ode Records PE 34966 / Epic PE 34966First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Ode Records PE 34966 / Epic PE 34966First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Ode Records PE 34966 / Epic PE 34966First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Ode Records PE 34966 / Epic PE 34966First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Ode Records PE 34966 / Epic 34966First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Ode Records PE 34966 / Epic 34966First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Ode Records PE 34966 / Epic PE 34966First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Canada | Ode Records PE 34966 / Epic PE 34966First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Ode Records PE 34966 / Epic PE 34966LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Ode Records 34966 / Epic PE 34966LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Ode Records 34966 / Epic PE 34966LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Gotcha (Theme From Starsky & Hutch)3:30
- A2Smoothin' On Down4:22
- A3Dream Lady4:33
- A4I Wanna Be4:49
- B1Shadows7:40
- B2You've Got The Feel'n5:06
- B3Down To Your Soul5:25
- B4It's So Beautiful To Be5:36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Blow It Out are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Blow It Out are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Blow It Out first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, Canada, Australasia and more. One of them is Ode Records PE 34966.
How do I tell if my copy of Blow It Out is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PE 34966, S EPC 82285, ELPS 3839, 25AP 865) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S PAL34966-1B AI and S PBL 34966-1B BI. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Blow It Out 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.
