Blue Train

Blue Note

calendar_today1958United States

“Recorded on September 15, 1957. Note: This version is essentially the same as the first pressing (even the same matrix) apart from both labels have 47 West 63rd, NYC on both sides (instead of NY23 on one side as per the first pressing)....”

Blue Note

calendar_todayJan 1958United States

“Recorded on September 15, 1957. -Cover- John Coltrane performs by courtesy of Prestige Records, Kenny Drew performs by courtesy of Riverside Records. High Fidelity For Complete Catalog Write to BLUE NOTE RECORDS., 47 West 63st St., New ...”

Blue Note

calendar_todayJan 1958United States

“Recorded on September 15, 1957. -Cover- John Coltrane performs by courtesy of Prestige Records, Kenny Drew performs by courtesy of Riverside Records. High Fidelity For Complete Catalog Write to BLUE NOTE RECORDS, 47 West 63st St., New Y...”

Blue Note

calendar_todayFeb 1958United States

Blue Note

calendar_today1959United States

“Side 1: BLUE NOTE RECORDS INC • 47 WEST 63rd • NYC, BLUE NOTE® Side 2: BLUE NOTE RECORDS • 47 WEST 63rd • NYC, BLUE NOTE (no Inc no ®) Recorded on September 15, 1957. Cursive "P" stamped in the runouts on both sides. The track duration ...”

Blue Note

calendar_today1959United States

“Recorded on September 15, 1957. -Cover- John Coltrane performs by courtesy of Prestige Records, Kenny Drew performs by courtesy of Riverside Records. High Fidelity For Complete Catalog Write to BLUE NOTE RECORDS INC., 43 West 61st St., ...”

Blue Note

calendar_today1959United States

“Recorded on September 15, 1957. This copy has: - Blue/white deep groove Blue Note Records - Blue Note Records - 47 West 63rd - NYC (NO INC) on BOTH sides - RVG stamped in the dead wax, both sides, - "P" (otherwise wrongly called "ear")...”

Blue Note

calendar_todayJun 1960United States

“1st stereo press. This version has the "47 West 63rd ∙ NYC" address on the labels, deep groove on both sides. LABELS: - Blue/white labels - Publisher "Groove Music" appears for tracks A1 to B1 and B3 - "Blue Note Records Inc" SLEEVE: ...”

Blue Note

calendar_today1961United States

“Recorded on September 15, 1957. -Cover- John Coltrane performs by courtesy of Prestige Records, Kenny Drew performs by courtesy of Riverside Records. High Fidelity For Complete Catalog Write to BLUE NOTE RECORDS INC., 43 West 61st St., ...”

Blue Note

calendar_today1961United States

“Initially released in January 1958. This repress was likely released between 1961 and 1962. This pressing has ® on the label, and Inc in the back cover. -Cover- John Coltrane performs by courtesy of Prestige Records, Kenny Drew perform...”

Blue Note

calendar_today1961United States

“This version has the "47 West 63rd ∙ NYC" address on the labels, but has a deep groove on the side 2 label only. The label design plus the missing deep groove on side 1 point to a release date of 1961. The original stereo version has t...”

Blue Note

calendar_today1962United States

“Recorded on September 15, 1957. -Cover- John Coltrane performs by courtesy of Prestige Records, Kenny Drew performs by courtesy of Riverside Records. High Fidelity For Complete Catalog Write to BLUE NOTE RECORDS., 47 West 63st St., New ...”

Blue Note

calendar_today1962United States

“Recorded on September 15, 1957. -Cover- John Coltrane performs by courtesy of Prestige Records, Kenny Drew performs by courtesy of Riverside Records. High Fidelity For Complete Catalog Write to BLUE NOTE RECORDS., 43 West 61st St., New ...”

Blue Note

calendar_today1962United States

“Initially released in January 1958. This pressing has ® on the label, and Inc in the back cover. -Cover- John Coltrane performs by courtesy of Prestige Records, Kenny Drew performs by courtesy of Riverside Records. High Fidelity For Co...”

Blue Note

calendar_today1962United States

“Initially released in January 1958. This repress was likely released between Late 1961 and Early 1962. This pressing has ® on the label, and Inc in the back cover. -Cover- John Coltrane performs by courtesy of Prestige Records, Kenny D...”

Blue Note

calendar_today1962United States

“Initially released in January 1958. This pressing has ® on the label, and Inc in the back cover. -Cover- John Coltrane performs by courtesy of Prestige Records, Kenny Drew performs by courtesy of Riverside Records. High Fidelity For Co...”

Blue Note

calendar_today1964United States

“Initially released in January 1958. This version is a repress that was likely released between 1962 and 1966 and can be identified by "New York USA" printed on the labels and by the 'ear' symbol in the runout grooves. Text on cover rea...”

Blue Note

calendar_today1964United States

“First released in January 1958. This repress was likely released between 1962 and 1966. -Cover- John Coltrane performs by courtesy of Prestige Records, Kenny Drew performs by courtesy of Riverside Records. High Fidelity (bottom) For Co...”

Blue Note

calendar_today1966United States

“Liberty white-and-blue label. Variant pressing that appears identical to John Coltrane - Blue Train in both cover, label and pressing ring but that version has different runouts (VAN GELDER stamps, not RVG STEREO"], Catalog numbers loc...”

Blue Note

calendar_today1966United States

“"RVG STEREO" stamped (not etched) in the dead wax but the absence of the Plastylite "ear" in the dead wax confirms that this is a Liberty pressing, that simply uses up old stock of Blue Note labels; a practice not uncommon after Liberty ...”

Blue Note

calendar_today1966United States

“This version is the Liberty Pressing, which was likely reissued between 1966 and 1970 and can be identified by the 'Blue Note Records Inc. - Division of Liberty Records, Inc.' text printed on the labels and "© Liberty Records, Inc" print...”

Blue Note

calendar_today1966Japan

“This stereo reissue was manufactured in the US for export and sale in Japan, sometime between the time Toshiba Musical Industries Ltd. assumed Blue Note licensing in 1966 and prior to the company's name change to Toshiba EMI Ltd in 1973....”

Blue Note

calendar_today1966United States

“Originally released in 1957. This version is the Liberty Records, Inc. reissue pressing that was likely released between 1966 and 1970 and can be identified by the company information on the labels. Text on cover reads: John Coltrane p...”

Blue Note

calendar_today1966United States

“Recorded September 15, 1957. Jacket: John Coltrane performs by courtesy of Prestige Records, Kenny Drew performs by courtesy of Riverside Records. (bottom) For Complete Catalog Write to Blue Note Records Inc., 43 West 61st St., New York...”

Blue Note

calendar_todayFeb 20, 1984Japan

“Recorded September 15, 1957. Ⓟ 1984 Mfd. by Toshiba EMI Ltd. in Japan Black triangle disc. Smooth edge jewel case with patent pending.”

Blue Note

calendar_today1985United States

Blue Note

calendar_today1985Canada

Blue Note

calendar_today1985United States

“Recorded September 15, 1957 at the Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey. CD uses facsimile cover of stereo release BST 81577 © ℗ 1985 Manhattan Records, a division of Capitol Records, Inc. Disc: Made in Japan Inlay & Booklet: Pr...”

Blue Note

calendar_todayAug 22, 1986Japan

“Recorded September 15, 1957 Ⓟ 1986 Mfd. by Toshiba EMI Ltd. in Japan ¥3,200”

Blue Note

calendar_todaySep 23, 1988Japan

“Originally issued on LP - Blue Train”

Blue Note

calendar_today1990Europe

“Packaged in a standard jewel case with 4 page booklet. This CD album was released as part of the "25 Best Blue Note Albums" series In booklet: ℗ © 1985 Manhattan Records, a division of Capitol Records, Inc. On disc: Made in Holland ℗ ©...”

Blue Note / Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab

calendar_todayMay 1991United States

“24kt gold plated "Ultradisc" Original Release date 1957. "Made In Japan" on disc”

Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab

calendar_todayJul 1991United States

Blue Note

calendar_todayJul 22, 1992Japan

“Recorded on September 15, 1957. In jewel case with white tray and obi. Cover art modified with grey border, consisent with others in this series. Twelve page booklet includes liner notes in Japanese including: 1992 notes on the album; a...”

Blue Note

calendar_todaySep 26, 1996Japan

“Recorded at the Van Gelder Studio, New Jersey on September 15, 1957 HSE2088 (20bit 88.2kHz Mastering) In jewel case with white tray and obi. Twelve page booklet includes original and new liner notes in Japanese. A fold out insert repli...”

Blue Note

calendar_today1997United States

“US pressing with an actual UPC, identical to : "The Ultimate Blue Train", but UPC is not a BMG code. CAT# on cover : 53428 CAT# on spine / back cover /CD : CDP 7243 8 53428 0 6 Recorded September 15, 1957 at the Van Gelder Studio, Hac...”

Blue Note

calendar_today1997Europe

“Standard jewel case in cardboard slipcase Slipcase, front: The ultimate enhanced compact disc 53428 Blue train John Coltrane Slipcase, spines / back tray insert, spines: 7243 8 53428 0 6 John Coltrane - The ultimate Blue Train Blue Not...”

Blue Note

calendar_today1997United States

“"Manufactured by Columbia House under license" on back cover at bottom. Cover only says "Blue Train" but both side panels say "The Ultimate Blue Train". Includes 12 page booklet. While inserts do not specifically say "Enhanced", an...”

BMG Direct / Blue Note

calendar_today1997United States

Capitol Records

calendar_today1997United States

Blue Note

calendar_today1997Europe

“Recorded September 15, 1957 at the Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey. John Coltrane performs by courtesy of Prestige Records, Kenny Drew by courtesy of Riverside Records. ©℗ 1996 Capitol Records, Inc. ℗© 1985, Manhattan Re...”

Blue Note

calendar_today1997United States

“Recorded September 15, 1957 at the Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey. Tracks 6 & 7 are previously unissued bonus tracks. Multimedia CD-ROM portion (retrospective interviews from engineer Rudy Van Gelder and a brief black-and-whit...”

Blue Note

calendar_today1997United States

“Disc spine reads "The Ultimate Blue Train". Remastered with previously unreleased bonus tracks (6 & 7) and a multimedia CD-ROM portion (retrospective interviews from engineer Rudy Van Gelder and a brief black-and-white video where Coltra...”

Blue Note

calendar_today1997United States

“Disc spine and cardboard slipcase reads "The Ultimate Blue Train". Front cover, back cover and disc face read "Blue Train". Remastered with previously unreleased bonus tracks (6 & 7) and a multimedia CD-ROM portion (retrospective intervi...”

Blue Note

calendar_today1997United States

“Columbia House club edition”

Blue Note

calendar_todayApr 1, 1997United States

Blue Note

calendar_todayAug 20, 1997Japan

“Recorded on September 15, 1957 at the Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey. Tracks 6 & 7 are previously unissued bonus tracks. Multimedia CD-ROM content includes interviews with trombonist Curtis Fuller and engineer Rudy Van Gelde...”

Blue Note

calendar_today1998Europe

“Digipak®, Made in Holland Unlike other issues in the series, this one has a disc without the series design. (C), (P) 1985 Recorded September 15, 1957”

Blue Note

calendar_today1978Japan

“Ⓟ1978”

Blue Note

calendar_today1984United Kingdom

“3 panel inlay printed both sides. Clear/foil cassette with on-body print. ℗ & © 1984 Manhattan Records, a division of Capitol Records, Inc. Originally released in 1957”

Blue Note

calendar_today1985United States

“Recorded on September 15, 1957.”

Blue Note

calendar_today1985Canada

Blue Note / Capitol Records / Manhattan

calendar_today1985United States

“XDR/ DOLBY HX PRO and B NOISE REDUCTION / COBALT CS-1.”

Blue Note

calendar_today1985United States

Blue Note

calendar_today1985Canada

“Manufactured and distributed under license in Canada by Capitol Records-EMI of Canada Limited, 3109 American Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4V 1B2. ℗ © 1985 Manhattan Records, a division of Capitol Records, Inc.”

Blue Note / Capitol Records / Manhattan

calendar_today1985United States

“XDR/ DOLBY HX PRO and B NOISE REDUCTION / COBALT CS-1”

Jazz Heritage

calendar_today1991United States

Blue Note / EMI France

calendar_today1991France

“℗ & © 1984 Manhattan Records, a division of Capitol Records, Inc. Originally released in 1957”

Blue Note / EMI France

calendar_today1991Europe

“℗ & © 1985 Manhattan Records, a division of Capitol Records, Inc. Réédition 1991 EMI France Similar to Blue Train but 'Printed in Holland', 'Dupliqué en Hollande par EMI' and Biem/Stemra, not SACEM.”

DOL

calendar_today2017Europe

Hemiolia Records

calendar_today2022Italy

“John Coltrane: Tenor saxophone Lee Morgan: Trumpet Curtis Fuller: Trombone Kenny Drew: Piano Paul Chambers: Bass Philly Joe Jones: Drums - Recorded: 1957 at Rudy Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New York City - Recording enginee...”

Blue Note

United States

“C103164 on spine B4 81577 on insert”

Blue Note

United States

“XDR Expanded Dynamic Range Cobalt CS-1 DOLBY HX PRO and B NOISE REDUCTION BLUE NOTE is a registered trademark of Capitol Records, Inc. © ℗ 1985 Manhattan Records, a division of Capitol Records, Inc.”

Blue Note / Liberty Stereo-Tape

Japan

“¥2,800 green obi + Japanese insert”

Blue Note

France

“Circa mid 70's”

Blue Note

Japan

Blue Note

United Kingdom

“3 panel inlay printed both sides. Blue tinted transparent cassette with on-body print. ℗ & © 1984 Manhattan Records, a division of Capitol Records, Inc. Originally released in 1957”

Blue Note / Classic Records

calendar_today1999United States

“Recorded on September 15, 1957. Courtesy Blue Note Records, a division of Capitol Records, Inc. under license from EMI-Capitol Music Special Markets When played back on a DVD or Blu-Ray player, each track comes up on the screen as a "P...”

Blue Note / Classic Records

calendar_today1999United States

“DVD disc with 24/96 PCM data playable on DVD Video players.”

Classic Records

calendar_todayDec 3, 2004United States

Classic Records

calendar_todayApr 19, 2005United States

“Hybrid DVD Audio Disc (HDAD) is a two-sided DVD disc with 24/192 PCM data playable on DVD Audio players, and 24/96 PCM data playable on DVD Video players on the other side.”

UMe

calendar_today2015Germany

Blue Note / UMe

“High Fidelity Pure Audio Blu-Ray Disc "Ultra High Quality Audio" DTS-HD Master-Audio 2.0, Dolby TrueHD 2.0, LPCM Stereo No Video Content Tracks 6 to 9 are bonus tracks Track 7 previously unreleased. Includes a voucher to download this...”

Blue Note

calendar_todayJun 24, 2015Japan

“Recorded on September 15, 1957. Hi-Res Audio 2.0ch PCM 96kHz/24bit Hi-Res Audio 2.0ch PCM 192kHz/24bit Made in Japan.”