US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84363
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BNST-84363-A BERT 44Side A, Etched
BNST-84363-B BERT 44Side B, Etched
Wayne ShorterOdyssey Of Iska
Vinyl pressings
Odyssey Of Iska
by Wayne Shorter · 1971
11 pressings5 countriesAvant-garde JazzJazz
Odyssey Of Iska was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Odyssey Of Iska
4 pressings came out in 1971, 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
1971- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84363
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BNST-84363-A BERTSide A, etched
BNST-84363-B BERTSide A, etched
BNST 84363-ALabel A
BNST 84363-BLabel B
Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST-84363Blue Note BST 84 363 K
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BNST-84363-A Made in Germany BERT SSide B runout
BNST-84363-B Made in Germany BERT SSide B runout
BST 84 363 ASide A label
BST 84 363 BSide B label
Japan
1971- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84363
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BNST-84363-A BERTSide A, etched
BNST-84363-B BERTSide B, etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Germany | Blue Note BST-84363 / Blue Note BST 84 363 KFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Japan | Blue Note BST 84363First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Blue Note BST 84363First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Blue Note BST 84363First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Blue Note BST 84363LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Blue Note BST 84363LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Blue Note BST 84363LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | France | Blue Note BSTF 84363LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | Japan | Blue Note GXK 8080 / Blue Note BST 84363LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Worldwide | Blue Note 602438963607 / Blue Note BST-84363LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Blue Note BST 84 363 KLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Wind8:00
- A2Storm8:22
- A3Calm3:25
- B1De Pois Do Amor, O Vazio (After Love, Emptiness)11:40
- B2Joy9:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Odyssey Of Iska are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Odyssey Of Iska are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1971 and 2024.
When was Odyssey Of Iska first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, Germany, Japan. One of them is Blue Note BST 84363.
How do I tell if my copy of Odyssey Of Iska is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BST 84363, BST-84363) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BNST-84363-A BERT 44 and BNST-84363-B BERT 44. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Odyssey Of Iska 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.
