US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Contemporary Records S7627/8
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Green labels
- Runout / matrix
LKS 317 D3 HSide A stamped
LKS 318 D3 HSide B stamped
LKS 319 D2 HSide C stamped
LKS 320 D2 HSide D stamped
Woody ShawBlackstone Legacy
Vinyl pressings
Blackstone Legacy
by Woody Shaw · 1971
12 pressings4 countriesPost BopFusionAvant-garde JazzSpiritual Jazz
Blackstone Legacy 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 Blackstone Legacy
4 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 2 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
- Contemporary Records S7627/8
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Yellow labels
- Runout / matrix
LKS 317 D3 HSide A stamped
LKS 318 D3 HSide B stamped
LKS 319 D2 HSide C stamped
LKS 320 D2 HSide D stamped
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Contemporary Records S7627/8
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LKS 317 D3 HSide A stamped/etched
LKS 318 D3 HSide B stamped/etched
LKS 319 D2 HSide C stamped/etched
LKS 320 D2 HSide D stamped/etched
Japan
1971- Label and catalog number
- Contemporary Records SR-3125/6
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Japan | Contemporary Records SR-3125/6First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Contemporary Records S7627/8First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Contemporary Records S7627/8First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | Contemporary Records S7627/8First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Contemporary Records S7627/8LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | Contemporary Records S7627/8LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | Contemporary Records S7627/8LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1983 | Japan | Contemporary Records P-5194~5LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1983 | Japan | Contemporary Records P-5194~5LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Worldwide | Contemporary Records CR00520LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Contemporary Records S7627/8LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Contemporary Records S7627/8LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ABlackstone Legacy16:08
- B1Think On Me10:49
- B2Lost And Found11:57
- CNew World18:30
- D1Boo-Ann's Grand14:35
- D2A Deed For Dolphy8:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Blackstone Legacy are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Blackstone Legacy are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1971 and 2023.
When was Blackstone Legacy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, Japan. One of them is Contemporary Records S7627/8.
How do I tell if my copy of Blackstone Legacy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S7627/8, SR-3125/6) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LKS 317 D3 H and LKS 318 D3 H. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Blackstone Legacy 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.