US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Riverside Records RLP 12-298
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Vinyl pressings
Kelly Blue
by Wynton Kelly · 1959
26 pressings7 countriesBopHard BopJazz
Kelly Blue was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 Kelly Blue
2 pressings came out in 1959, 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
1959- Label and catalog number
- Riverside Records RLP 1142
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
RLP12-1142A
RLP12-1142B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | US | Riverside Records RLP 12-298First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Riverside Records RLP 1142First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | US | Riverside Records RLP 1142LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | Japan | Riverside Records SR-7028 / Riverside Records RPL-1142LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1963 | US | Riverside Records RLP 12-298LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | US | Riverside Records RS 1142LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1975 | Japan | Riverside Records SMJ-6114 / Riverside Records SRS-6059LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | Japan | Riverside Records SMJ-6114 / Riverside Records SR-7028LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, White Label · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, White Label · Promo |
| 1975 | Japan | Riverside Records SMJ-6114 / Riverside Records SRS-6059LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1975 | Japan | Riverside Records SMJ-6114 / Riverside Records RLP 12-298LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | France | Riverside Records 68.916LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1982 | US | Original Jazz Classics OJC-033 / Riverside Records RLP-1142LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1984 | Japan | Riverside Records VIJ-108LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | South Korea | Yeh Eum Records YFJL-652 / Original Jazz Classics OJC-033LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1995 | Japan | Riverside Records VIJJ-30013 / Riverside Records RLP 12-298LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | US | Analogue Productions AJAZ-114212", 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 2005 | US | Analogue Productions AJAZ 1142 / Riverside Records RLP-114212", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered | 12", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Europe | DOL DOL876HLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2016 | US | Original Jazz Classics OJC-033 / Riverside Records RLP-1142LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2018 | Spain | Jazz Workshop JW-094LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | US | Analogue Productions APJ 210-45 / Riverside Records RLP-114212", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Riverside Records MW 2006LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | Fontana SFON-7089LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | Riverside Records R-5025 / Riverside Records RLP-298LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Japan | Riverside Records SR-7208 / Riverside Records RLP-1142LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | New Zealand | Top Rank International 39/677LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Kelly Blue10:41
- A2Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise6:24
- A3Green Dolphin Street4:39
- B1Willow Weep For Me6:03
- B2Keep It Moving7:26
- B3Old Clothes7:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Kelly Blue are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Kelly Blue are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1959 and 2026.
When was Kelly Blue first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US. One of them is Riverside Records RLP 12-298.
How do I tell if my copy of Kelly Blue is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RLP 12-298, RLP 1142) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Kelly Blue 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.
