The Freedom Rider

Blue Note

calendar_today1964United States

“mono”

Blue Note

calendar_todayFeb 1964United States

“Stereo pressing with Plastylite P "ear", without deep grooves on labels. 43 West 61st St., New York 23 address on back cover. Printed in U.S.A.”

Blue Note

calendar_todayFeb 1964United States

“Recorded on February 18 (track B2) & May 27, 1961 (tracks A1-B1, B3). 1st original Stereo issue has: - blue/white "Blue Note Records Inc • New York USA" labels, - STEREO and VAN GELDER stamped separately in the runouts, both sides, - c...”

Blue Note

calendar_todayFeb 1964United States

“Recorded on February 18 (track B2) & May 27, 1961 (tracks A1-B1, B3). 1st original Mono issue has: - blue/white Blue Note Records Inc - New York USA labels, deep groove only on one side, - Van Gelder stamped in the dead wax, both side...”

Blue Note

calendar_todayFeb 1964United States

“Recorded on February 18 (track B2) & May 27, 1961 (tracks A1-B1, B3). This Mono issue has: - blue/white Blue Note Records Inc - New York Usa labels, - No deep groove on either side, - Van Gelder stamped in the dead wax, both sides, ...”

Blue Note

calendar_todayFeb 1964United States

“This edition has New York USA labels, deep groove on side 1 only, Van Gelder, Plastylite P. There is also an edition with side 2 deep groove only. These are considered the first pressings in Fred Cohen’s book.”

Blue Note

calendar_today1966United States

“Recorded at the Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey; February 18 (track B2) and May 27, 1961 (tracks A1-B1, B3) VAN GELDER stamped in the trail off. This version is the Liberty pressing. It was likely released between 1966 a...”

Blue Note

calendar_today1966United States

“Label Side 1: New York USA Label Side 2: A DIVISION OF LIBERTY RECORDS, INC Back Cover: BLP-4156/84156 (up right corner) Printed In USA”

Blue Note

calendar_today1966United States

“Originally released in 1964. This version was likely repressed in 1966 and can be identified by the runout grooves, which lack the Plastylite 'ear' symbol found on the original pressing. Recorded on February 18 (track B2) & May 27, 196...”

Blue Note

calendar_today1966United States

“Released after Liberty take-over, but with the 1st Press sleeve. Variation of the font of labels of this Liberty release from the 60's and serrated edge in the vinyl denoting an East Coast Plant. The A and B side of the Label are inscr...”

Blue Note

calendar_today1966United States

“Recorded at the Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey; February 18 (track B2) and May 27, 1961 (tracks A1-B1, B3) This version is the Liberty pressing, similar to The Freedom Rider but in mono. It was likely released between 1...”

Blue Note

calendar_today1966United States

“Recorded on February 18 (track B2) & May 27, 1961 (tracks A1-B1, B3). No "Ear" or Plastylite “P”. VAN GELDER stamped in the trail off, both sides. Released after Liberty take-over, but with old stock labels.”

Blue Note

calendar_today1970United States

“Recorded at the Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey; February 18 (track B2) and May 27, 1961 (tracks A1-B1, B3) This version is a Liberty pressing released between 1970 and 1971 (as shown on London Jazz Collector Blue Note La...”

Blue Note

calendar_today1974United States

“Recorded on February 18 (track B2) & May 27, 1961 (tracks A1-B1, B3). early/mid 70s issue has: - blue label w/ black b - Van Gelder stamped in the dead wax, both sides,”

Blue Note

calendar_today1974United States

“early/mid 70s issue has: - blue label w/ black b - "The Freedom Rider" written in bold uppercase letters on both sides of label - Van Gelder stamped in the dead wax, both sides,”

Blue Note

calendar_today1974Germany

“Recorded on February 18 (track B2) & May 27, 1961 (tracks A1-B1, B3). early/mid 70s issue has: - blue label w/ black b - Van Gelder stamped in the dead wax, both sides,”

Blue Note

calendar_today1977United States

“Later issue of The Freedom Rider "VAN GELDER" stamped into deadwax”

Blue Note

calendar_today1978United States

“This pressing is similar to other pressings with the "white B" label but has a different text layout and was remastered by UA in house engineer Ralph Eck and is NOT from a Van Gelder master stamper.”

Blue Note / Elemental Records

calendar_today2015Europe

“© & ℗ 2015 Blue Note Records. First release in 1961 by Blue Note Records. Comes in a white paper inner sleeve with central round holes. Made in EU”

Blue Note / Universal Music Special Markets

calendar_todaySep 2019United States

“Sticker: VMP Exclusive Vinyl Edition - First U.S. Vinyl Reissue in over 40 Years - Exclusive Liner Notes Booklet - AAA Vinyl Pressing — Cut Straight From Original Tapes by Ryan Smith at Sterling Sound A Blue Note Records release; Origin...”

Blue Note

Germany

“VAN GELDER in runouts Printed In USA at bottom back of jacket”

Blue Note

calendar_todaySep 28, 1994Japan

“Recorded on May 27, 1961. In jewel case with white tray and obi. Twelve page booklet includes original and new liner notes in Japanese. A fold out insert replicates the original LP jacket back cover, backed by an illustrated list of oth...”

Blue Note

calendar_todaySep 28, 1994Japan

“Recorded on May 27, 1961. In jewel case with white tray and obi. Twelve page booklet includes original and new liner notes in Japanese. A fold out insert replicates the original LP jacket back cover, backed by an illustrated list of oth...”

Blue Note

calendar_today1998Europe

“Issued in a jewel case with a three-fold leaflet. Tracks 6 to 8 are *bonus tracks. SBM Super Bit Mapping Recorded on February 12 (#7-8), February 18 (#4), and May 27, 1961 (all others) at the Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Je...”

Blue Note

calendar_today1998United States

“Recorded on February 12 (tracks 7-8), February 18 (track 4), and May 27, 1961 (tracks 1-3, 5-6) at the Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey. Tracks 1-5 originally issued as Blue Note BST 84156. Tracks 6-8 originally issued on...”

Blue Note

calendar_todayAug 23, 2000Japan

“stereo”

Blue Note

calendar_todayNov 23, 2005Japan

“Recorded May 27, 1961.”

Blue Note

calendar_todayMar 25, 2015Japan

“Recorded on February 18 (track 5) & May 27, 1961 (tracks 1 to 4, 6).”

Blue Note

Europe

“℗ & © 1998 Capitol Records, Inc. Printed in Holland Made in Holland Recorded on February 12 (tracks 7-8), February 18 (track 4), and May 27, 1961 (tracks 1-3, 5-6) at the Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey. Tracks 1-5 ori...”