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- 1966-1968: Toshiba Musical Industries era (1):
- Toshiba started to release Blue Note LPs in 1966. However, they were not Japan pressings; U.S. pressings were imported and sold with OBIs (or stickers) along with inserts written in Japanese.
- 1968-1977: Toshiba Musical Industries era (2) – Toshiba EMI era (1):
- It was in 1968 when Toshiba finally started to release own Japan pressings.
- 1977-1983: King era:
- In 1977 distribution rights moved from Toshiba to King. King Records released a number of great pressings.
- 1983-1988: Toshiba EMI era (2):
- Toshiba regained the distrubution rights in 1983, and started releasing comprehensive numbers of Blue Note LPs.
- 1989-now: Toshiba EMI (3) / EMI Music Japan / Universal Music Japan era
- We must thank to Toshiba – they continued to release Japanese LP pressings again and again, even CDs eliminated lovable LPs.
In the summer or fall of 1983, the distribution rights once again moved from King to Toshiba EMI.
Sep. 1983? “Blue Note BLP 1500” Series Part 1, by Toshiba EMI
Initial pressings came with coated cover, as well as heavy flat vinyl.
| BLP-1501 |
Miles Davis, Vol.1 Miles Davis |
1501 |
| BLP-1502 |
Miles Davis, Vol.2 Miles Davis |
1502 |
| BLP-1503 |
The Amazing Bud Powell, Vol.1 Bud Powell |
1503 |
| BLP-1504 |
The Amazing Bud Powell, Vol.2 Bud Powell |
1504 |
| BLP-1505 |
The Eminent J.J. Johnson, Vol.1 J.J. Johnson |
1505 |
| BLP-1506 |
The Eminent J.J. Johnson, Vol.2 J.J. Johnson |
1506 |
| BLP-1507 |
The Jazz Messengers At The Cafe Bohemia, Vol.1 The Jazz Messengers |
1507 |
| BLP-1508 |
The Jazz Messengers At The Cafe Bohemia, Vol.2 The Jazz Messengers |
1508 |
| BLP-1509 |
Milt Jackson And The Thelonious Monk Quintet Milt Jackson |
1509 |
| BLP-1510 |
Genius Of Modern Music, Vol.1 Thelonious Monk |
1510 |
| BLP-1511 |
Genius Of Modern Music, Vol.2 Thelonious Monk |
1511 |
| BLP-1512 |
A New Sound – A New Star : Jimmy Smith At The Organ, Vol.1 Jimmy Smith |
1512 |
| BLP-1513 |
Detroit – New York Junction Thad Jones |
1513 |
| BLP-1514 |
The Champ : Jimmy Smith At The Organ, Vol.2 Jimmy Smith |
1514 |
| BLP-1515 |
Jutta Hipp At The Hickory House, Vol.1 Jutta Hipp |
1515 |
| BLP-1516 |
Jutta Hipp At The Hickory House, Vol.2 Jutta Hipp |
1516 |
| BLP-1517 |
Patterns In Jazz Gil Mellé |
1517 |
| BLP-1518 |
Horace Silver & The Jazz Messengers Horace Silver |
1518 |
| BLP-1519 |
Herbie Nichols Trio Herbie Nichols |
1519 |
| BLP-1520 |
Horace Silver & Spotlight on Drums : Art Blakey – Sabu Horace Silver |
1520 |
Oct. 1983? “Blue Note BLP 1500” Series Part 2, by Toshiba EMI
Initial pressings came with coated cover, as well as heavy flat vinyl.
| BLP-1521 |
A Night At Birdland With Art Blakey Quintet, Vol.1 Art Blakey |
1521 |
| BLP-1522 |
A Night At Birdland With Art Blakey Quintet, Vol.2 Art Blakey |
1522 |
| BLP-1523 |
Introducing Kenny Burrell Kenny Burrell |
1523 |
| BLP-1524 |
‘Round About Midnight At The Cafe Bohemia Kenny Dorham |
1524 |
| BLP-1525 |
The Incredible : Jimmy Smith At The Organ, Vol.3 Jimmy Smith |
1525 |
| BLP-1526 |
Clifford Brown Memorial Album Clifford Brown |
1526 |
| BLP-1527 |
The Magnificent Thad Jones Thad Jones |
1527 |
| BLP-1528 |
The Incredible Jimmy Smith At Club Baby Grand, Vol.1 Jimmy Smith |
1528 |
| BLP-1529 |
The Incredible Jimmy Smith At Club Baby Grand, Vol.2 Jimmy Smith |
1529 |
| BLP-1530 |
Jutta Hipp With Zoot Sims Jutta Hipp |
1530 |
Nov. 1983? “Blue Note BLP 1500” Series Part 3, by Toshiba EMI
Initial pressings came with coated cover, as well as heavy flat vinyl.
a closer look to the circular sticker (on the factory seal).
This indicates 1st pressing, which comes with heavy-weight flat thick vinyl and coated cover.
| BLP-1531 |
The Fabulous Fats Navarro, Vol.1 Fats Navarro |
1531 |
| BLP-1532 |
The Fabulous Fats Navarro, Vol.2 Fats Navarro |
1532 |
| BLP-1533 |
Introducing Johnny Griffin Johnny Griffin |
1533 |
| BLP-1534 |
Whims Of Chambers Paul Chambers |
1534 |
| BLP-1535 |
Afro-Cuban Kenny Dorham |
1535 |
| BLP-1536 |
J. R. Monterose J. R. Monterose |
1536 |
| BLP-1537 |
Lou Donaldson Quartet / Quintet / Sextet Lou Donaldson |
1537 |
| BLP-1538 |
Lee Morgan Indeed! Lee Morgan |
1538 |
| BLP-1539 |
6 Pieces Of Silver Horace Silver Quintet |
1539 |
| BLP-1540 |
Hank Mobley With Donald Byrd And Lee Morgan Hank Mobley |
1540 |
Dec. 21, 1983 “Modern Piano Collection” Series, by Toshiba EMI
This series is interesting – first three titles (Wynton Kelly, Kenny Drew and George Wallington) are great compilations including previously-unreleased takes. They are such compilations as “Complete {Wynton Kelly, Kenny Drew, George Wallington} Leader Sessions on Blue Note”. Other seven titles are straight re-issues from Blue Note 4000 series.
| BNJ-71001 |
Piano Interpretations By Wynton Kelly Wynton Kelly |
5025 + more |
| BNJ-71002 |
Introducing The Kenny Drew Trio Kenny Drew |
5023 + more |
| BNJ-71003 |
George Wallington And His Band George Wallington |
5045 + more |
| BNJ-71004 |
The Scene Changes – The Amazing Bud Powell, Vol.5 Bud Powell |
84009 |
| BNJ-71005 |
Profile Duke Pearson |
84022 |
| BNJ-71006 |
Flight To Jordan Duke Jordan |
84046 |
| BNJ-71007 |
Headin’ South Horace Parlan |
84062 |
| BNJ-71008 |
Doin’ The Thing >Horace Silver |
84076 |
| BNJ-71009 |
Here We Come The Three Sounds |
84088 |
| BNJ-71010 |
Leapin’ And Lopin’ Sonny Clark |
84091 |
1983-1984 “12-inch Singles” Series, Limited Edition, by Toshiba EMI
This series (only 2 titles) may one be the most collectable among all Toshiba releases – 12-inch 45rpm extended single edition.
BNJ-27001 features “Alison’s Uncle”, which was an unreleased tune from 81595. The tune was firstly appeared on this 12-inch series. Side-B contains monaural mix of “Autumn Leaves”.
BNJ-27002, released on May 1, 1984, features unreleased Take 2 of “Blue Pearl” from 81571. Again, it was firstly appeared on this 12-inch series. Side-A also has Take 1 of the same tune, which was the same take appeared in 81571. Side-B features monaural mix of “Cleopatra’s Dream”.
| BNJ-27001 |
Alison’s Uncle / Autumn Leaves (mono mix) Cannonball Adderley |
— |
| BNJ-27002 |
Blue Pearl (alt. take) / Blue Pearl / Cleopatra’s Dream (mono mix) Bud Powell |
— |
1983? 1984? Jimmy Smith album, Limited Edition, by Toshiba EMI
BNJ-50101 was released by Toshiba EMI, probably in the late 1983 or early 1984. According to the OBI description, this LP was released to celebrate Jimmy Smith’s tour visit to Japan at the time.
The LP’s contents are very impressive like other unreleased materials: unreleased tracks from legendary Aug. 25 1957 session (same session as “House Party” and “The Sermon” albums); a quartet session with Stanley Turrentine; and a scarce session with Grant Green.
| BNJ-50101 |
Special Guests Jimmy Smith |
— |
Jan. 21 1984 “The Hits Of Blue Note” Series Part 1, by Toshiba EMI
This is the Volume 1 of “The Hits of Blue Note”, all very famous LPs containing hit tunes among Jazz fans.
| BNJ-71011 |
Moanin’ Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers |
84003 |
| BNJ-71012 |
Fuego Donald Byrd |
84026 |
| BNJ-71013 |
Open Sesame Freddie Hubbard |
84040 |
| BNJ-71014 |
Let Freedom Ring Jackie McLean |
84106 |
| BNJ-71015 |
Takin’ Off Herbie Hancock |
84109 |
| BNJ-71016 |
Una Mas Kenny Dorham |
84127 |
| BNJ-71017 |
The Sidewinder Lee Morgan |
84157 |
| BNJ-71018 |
Song For My Father The Horace Silver Quintet |
84185 |
| BNJ-71019 |
Basra Pete La Roca |
84205 |
| BNJ-71020 |
Happenings Bobby Hutcherson |
84231 |
And this is a famous sales promotional release to introduce “The Hits Of Blue Note” series, as well as to celebrate Blue Note’s 45th anniversary. The catalogue number of this promotional only LP is PRP-8248. (this photograph is provided by Tanno-san of Eary Records – thanks a lot for your contribution!)
Feb. 21, 1984 “Blue Note BLP 1500” Series Part 4, by Toshiba EMI
Initial pressings came with coated cover, as well as heavy flat vinyl.
| BLP-1541 |
Lee Morgan Sextet Lee Morgan |
1541 |
| BLP-1542 |
Sonny Rollins Sonny Rollins |
1542 |
| BLP-1543 |
Kenny Burrell, Vol.2 Kenny Burrell |
1543 |
| BLP-1544 |
Hank Mobley And All Stars Hank Mobley |
1544 |
| BLP-1545 |
Wailing With Lou Lou Donaldson |
1545 |
| BLP-1546 |
The Magnificent Thad Jones, Vol.3 Thad Jones |
1546 |
| BLP-1547 |
A Date With Jimmy Smith, Vol.1 Jimmy Smith |
1547 |
| BLP-1548 |
A Date With Jimmy Smith, Vol.2 Jimmy Smith |
1548 |
| BLP-1549 |
Blowing In From Chicago Criff Jordan & John Gilmore |
1549 |
| BLP-1550 |
Hank Mobley Quintet Hank Mobley |
1550 |
Mar. 21, 1984 “Blue Note BLP 1500” Series Part 5, by Toshiba EMI
Initial pressings came with coated cover, as well as heavy flat vinyl.
Please note BLP-1553 was an originally unused number.
| BLP-1551 |
All Day Long – Jimmy Smith At The Organ, Vol.1 Jimmy Smith |
1551 |
| BLP-1552 |
All Day Long – Jimmy Smith At The Organ, Vol.2 Jimmy Smith |
1552 |
| — |
(unused) |
1553 (unused) |
| BLP-1554 |
Orgy In Rhythm, Vol.1 Art Blakey |
1554 |
| BLP-1555 |
Orgy In Rhythm, Vol.2 Art Blakey |
1555 |
| BLP-1556 |
Sounds Of Jimmy Smith Jimmy Smith |
1556 |
| BLP-1557 |
Lee Morgan, Vol.3 Lee Morgan |
1557 |
| BLP-1558 |
Sonny Rollins, Vol.2 Sonny Rollins |
1558 |
| BLP-1559 |
A Blowing Session Johnny Griffin |
1559 |
| BLP-1560 |
Hank Hank Mobley |
1560 |
Apr. 21, 1984 “Blue Note BLP 1500” Series Part 6, by Toshiba EMI
Initial pressings came with coated cover, as well as heavy flat vinyl.
| BLP-1561 |
Palo Congo Sabu |
1561 (stereo) |
| BLP-1562 |
The Stylings Of Silver Horace Silver Quintet |
81562 |
| BLP-1563 |
Plays Pretty Just For You Jimmy Smith |
1563 |
| BLP-1564 |
Paul Chambers Quintet Paul Chambers |
1564 |
| BLP-1565 |
Cliff Jordan Cliff Jordan |
1565 |
| BLP-1566 |
Swing And Soul Lou Donaldson |
1566 |
| BLP-1567 |
The Opener Curtis Fuller |
1567 |
| BLP-1568 |
Hank Mobley Hank Mobley |
1568 |
| BLP-1569 |
Bass On Top Paul Chambers |
81569 |
| BLP-1570 |
Dial S For Sonny Sonny Clark |
1570 |
May 19 1984 “The Hits Of Blue Note” Series Part 2, by Toshiba EMI
This is the Volume 2 of “The Hits of Blue Note”, all very famous LPs containing hit tunes among Jazz fans.
| BNJ-71021 |
Newk’s Time Sonny Rollins |
84001 |
| BNJ-71022 |
Finger Poppin’ Horace Silver |
84008 |
| BNJ-71023 |
A Night In Tunisia Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers |
84049 |
| BNJ-71024 |
Page One Joe Henderson |
84140 |
| BNJ-71025 |
Idle Moments Grant Green |
84154 |
| BNJ-71026 |
Night Dreamer Wayne Shorter |
84173 |
| BNJ-71027 |
Empyrean Isles Herbie Hancock |
84175 |
| BNJ-71028 |
The Rumproller Lee Morgan |
84199 |
| BNJ-71029 |
Gettin’ Around Dexter Gordon |
84204 |
| BNJ-71030 |
Dippin’ Hank Mobley |
84209 |
1984 DAM Super Analogue Disc 45, distributed to DAM members only, by Daiichi Denki & Toshiba EMI
Daiichi Katei Denki Inc., well-known home electronics reseller in Japan, once had a record club named DAM (= Daiichi-kateidenki Audio Members’ Club) in 1970s and 1980s. It was a club for Japanese audiophiles and audio fans.
DAM also released nearly two hundreds of “NOT FOR SALE” audiophile albums for distributing to DAM members. Some of them include direct-cutting 45rpm LPs of live recordings, audiophile pressings of famous tracks, etc., etc., from Japanese popular songs, Japanese oriental performances, crossover fusion jazz to straightahead jazz.
I have some of them: DOR-0028 (45rpm direct cutting LP – Side-A “Suite by Kyushu Folk Songs” performed with Japanese instruments such as Shakuhachi and Koto, and Side-B of three tracks by Takeshi Yamamoto and Isao Suzuki from legendary Japanese Jazz label Three Blind Mice); DOR-0030 (45rpm LP – live performance by Toshiyuki Miyama & his New Herd – a nice jazz big band session); DOR-0136 (45rpm LP – Toshiyuki Honda’s jazz/crossover tracks featuring Chick Corea on piano).
And DOR-0129, probably released in middle 1984, is a remarkable 12-inch 45rpm LP, featuring “Autumn Leaves” (from BST-81595) on Side-A; “Maiden Voyage” and “The Eye Of The Hurricane” (from BST-84195) on Side-B. This audiophile LP is made of flat thick vinyl, and the attached liner-notes are very detailed including engineering data. According to the liner-notes, this platter was cut at Toshiba EMI cutting room on April 19, 1984; the instruments used was Studer A-80 Mk.II (tape recorder), Neumann SAL-74 (amplifier), Neumann VMS-80 (cutting lathe), and Neumann SX-74 (cutting head). Cutting engineer was S. Takeuchi, and Sound engineer was Y. Watanabe.
This 45rpm audiophile pressing sounds very nice – worth looking for and listening to.
| DOR-0129 |
SIDE-A: Autumn Leaves Cannonball Adderley |
from 81595 |
| SIDE-B: Maiden Voyage; The Eye Of The Hurricane Herbie Hancock |
from 84195 |
1984-1985 “The Other Side Of BLP 1500” Series, Limited Edition, by Toshiba EMI
In 1983, King ceased Blue Note releases and again Toshiba EMI started to reissue Blue Note LPs.
Their first release was "Blue Note BLP 1500 Series", all 98 titles. And mostly at the same time they recompiled the BLP 1500-era unreleased materials. This is the "Other Side Of BLP 1500" Series.
Some of the materials were firstly appeared in this series.
| Released in June 21, 1984 (7 titles) | |||
| BNJ-61001 |
More Memorable Tracks Clifford Brown |
4428 |
|
| BNJ-61002 |
A Night At Birdland, Vol.3 Art Blakey Quintet |
— |
|
| BNJ-61003 |
‘Round About Midnight At The Care Bohemia, Vol.2 Kenny Dorham |
— |
|
| BNJ-61004 |
‘Round About Midnight At The Care Bohemia, Vol.3 Kenny Dorham |
— |
|
| BNJ-61005 |
Senor Blues – Horace Silver Rare Tracks Horace Silver |
— |
|
| BNJ-61006 |
Hank Mobley Quintet Featuring Sonny Clark Hank Mobley |
— |
|
| BNJ-61007 |
At The Cafe Bohemia, Vol.3 Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers |
DY-5805-01 |
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| Released in June 30, 1984 | |||
| BNJ-61008/10 |
The Other Side Of Blue Note 1500 Series (3LP Box) Various Artists |
— |
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| Released in February 21, 1985 (10 titles) | |||
| BNJ-61011 |
More Genius Of Thelonious Monk Thelonious Monk |
— |
|
| BNJ-61012 |
Thelonious Monk & Milt Jackson Thelonious Monk, Milt Jackson |
— |
|
| BNJ-61013 |
Jimmy Smith Trio With L. D. Jimmy Smith, Lou Donaldson |
— |
|
| BNJ-61014 |
A Night At The Village Vanguard, Vol.2 Sonny Rollins |
K18P-9277 |
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| BNJ-61015 |
A Night At The Village Vanguard, Vol.3 Sonny Rollins |
K18P-9278 |
|
| BNJ-61016 |
Sonny Clark Quintet Sonny Clark |
LNJ-70093 1592 (unissued) |
|
| BNJ-61017 |
Sonny Clark Trio, Vol.2 Sonny Clark |
LNJ-70079 GXF-3069 |
|
| BNJ-61018 |
Sonny Clark Trio, Vol.3 Sonny Clark |
GXF-3051 |
|
| BNJ-61019 |
Introducing The Three Sounds, Vol.2 The Three Sounds |
— |
|
| BNJ-61020 |
The 45 Session Bennie Green |
GXF-3063 |
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Jul. 21 1984 “Blue Note For Collectors Only” Series, by Toshiba EMI
This series contains 10 Blue Note titles, most of whose original issues are very hard to find.
| BNJ-71031 |
The Time Is Right Lou Donaldson |
84025 |
| BNJ-71032 |
Soundin’ Off Dizzy Reece |
84033 |
| BNJ-71033 |
Speakin’ My Piece Horace Parlan |
84043 |
| BNJ-71034 |
On The Spur Of The Moment Horace Parlan |
84074 |
| BNJ-71035 |
The Golden Eight Kenny Clarke – Francy Boland & Co. |
84092 |
| BNJ-71036 |
Mo’ Greens Please Freddie Roach |
84128 |
| BNJ-71037 |
Soul Stream George Braith |
84161 |
| BNJ-71038 |
Easterly Winds Jack Wilson |
84270 |
| BNJ-71039 |
The In Between Booker Ervin |
84283 |
| BNJ-71040 |
Heaven On Earth Larry Young |
84304 |
Sep. 21, 1984 “New Wave In Jazz” Series, by Toshiba EMI
This series concentrates on “New Wave in Jazz” titles, famous free and progressive Blue Note LPs.
| BNJ-71041 |
Out To Lunch! Eric Dolphy |
84163 |
| BNJ-71042 |
Point Of Departure Andrew Hill |
84167 |
| BNJ-71043 |
Life Time Anthony Williams |
84180 |
| BNJ-71044 |
Fuchsia Swing Song Sam Rivers |
84186 |
| BNJ-71045 |
At The Golden Circle, Vol.1 Ornette Coleman |
84224 |
| BNJ-71046 |
At The Golden Circle, Vol.2 Ornette Coleman |
84225 |
| BNJ-71047 |
Unit Structures Cecil Taylor |
84237 |
| BNJ-71048 |
Symphony For Improvisers Don Cherry |
84247 |
| BNJ-71049 |
Conquistador Cecil Taylor |
84260 |
| BNJ-71050 |
New And Old Gospel Jackie McLean |
84262 |
Oct. 21, 1984 “Blue Note BLP 1500” Series Part 7, by Toshiba EMI
Initial pressings came with coated cover, as well as heavy flat vinyl.
| BLP-1571 |
Bud! – The Amazing Bud Powell, Vol.3 Bud Powell |
81571 |
| BLP-1572 |
Bone & Bari Curtis Fuller |
81572 |
| BLP-1573 |
John Jenkins With Kenny Burrell John Jenkins |
1573 |
| BLP-1574 |
Peckin’ Time Hank Mobley |
1574 |
| BLP-1575 |
City Lights Lee Morgan |
81575 |
| BLP-1576 |
Sonny’s Crib Sonny Clark |
1576 |
| BLP-1577 |
Blue Train John Coltrane |
81577 |
| BLP-1578 |
The Cooker Lee Morgan |
81578 |
| BLP-1579 |
Sonny Clark Trio Cecil Taylor |
81579 |
| BLP-1580 |
The Congregation Johnny Griffin |
1580 |
Nov. 21, 1984 “Blue Note BLP 1500” Series Part 8, by Toshiba EMI
Initial pressings came with coated cover, as well as heavy flat vinyl.
| BLP-1581 |
A Night At The Village Vanguard Sonny Rollins |
1581 |
| BLP-1582 |
Cliff Craft Cliff Jordan |
1582 |
| BLP-1583 |
Curtis Fuller, Vol.3 Curtis Fuller |
1583 |
| BLP-1584 |
Here Comes Louis Smith Louis Smith |
1584 |
| BLP-1585 |
Groovin’ At Smalls’ Paradise, Vol.1 Jimmy Smith |
1585 |
| BLP-1586 |
Groovin’ At Smalls’ Paradise, Vol.2 Jimmy Smith |
1586 |
| BLP-1587 |
Back On The Scene Bennie Green |
1587 |
| BLP-1588 |
Cool Struttin’ Sonny Clark |
81588 |
| BLP-1589 |
Furthur Explorations Horace Silver |
81589 |
| BLP-1590 |
Candy Lee Morgan |
1590 |
Dec. 21, 1984 “Blue Note BLP 1500” Series Part 9 (last part), by Toshiba EMI
Initial pressings came with coated cover, as well as heavy flat vinyl.
| BLP-1591 |
Lou Takes Off Lou Donaldson |
1591 |
| BLP-1593 |
Blues Walk Lou Donaldson |
1593 |
| BLP-1594 |
Smithville Louis Smith |
1594 |
| BLP-1595 |
Somethin’ Else Cannonball Adderley |
81595 |
| BLP-1596 |
Blue Lights, Vol.1 Kenny Burrell |
1596 |
| BLP-1597 |
Blue Lights, Vol.2 Kenny Burrell |
1597 |
| BLP-1598 |
Time Waits – The Amazing Bud Powell, Vol.4 Bud Powell |
81598 |
| BLP-1599 |
Soul Stirrin’ Bennie Green |
81599 |
| BLP-1600 |
Introducing The Three Sounds The Three Sounds |
81600 |
Apr. 20, 1985 “Blue Note 4000 Series Original Collection 100” Part 1, by Toshiba EMI
Part 1 has 17 titles in all. Initial pressings came with coated jacket cover.
Since it was a “LP to CD” transition period (and Toshiba EMI began releasing numerous Blue Note titles in CD format), these “4000 Series Original Collection” did not seem to sell well. This is why these LPs are very hard to find nowadays.
| BNJ-71051 |
The Sermon Jimmy Smith |
84011 |
| BNJ-71052 |
The Big Beat Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers |
84029 |
| BNJ-71053 |
Hub Cap Freddie Hubbard |
84073 |
| BNJ-71054 |
Go! Dexter Gordon |
84112 |
| BNJ-71055 |
A New Perspective Donald Byrd |
84124 |
| BNJ-71056 |
Juju Wayne Shorter |
84182 |
| BNJ-71057 |
Maiden Voyage Herbie Hancock |
84195 |
| BNJ-71058 |
Joyride Stanley Turrentine |
84201 |
| BNJ-71059 |
Mode For Joe Joe Henderson |
84227 |
| BNJ-71060 |
Daylightfulee Lee Morgan |
84243 |
| BNJ-71061 |
Expansions McCoy Tyner |
84338 |
| BNJ-71062 |
The Song Of Singing Chick Corea |
84353 |
| BNJ-71063 |
Far Away Lands Hank Mobley |
84425 |
| BNJ-71064 |
The Rajah Lee Morgan |
84426 |
| BNJ-71065 |
Tippin’ The Scales Jackie McLean |
GXF-3062 84427 |
| BNJ-71066 |
Alternate Takes Clifford Brown |
BNJ-61001 84428 |
| BNJ-71067/8 |
The Best Of Blue Note Various Artists |
84429 |
May. 22, 1985 “Blue Note 4000 Series Original Collection 100” Part 2, by Toshiba EMI
Part 2 has 9 titles in all. Initial pressings came with coated jacket cover.
Since it was a “LP to CD” transition period (and Toshiba EMI began releasing numerous Blue Note titles in CD format), these “4000 Series Original Collection” did not seem to sell well. This is why these LPs are very hard to find nowadays.
| BNJ-71069 |
House Party Jimmy Smith |
84002 |
| BNJ-71070 |
Byrd In Hand Donald Byrd |
84019 |
| BNJ-71071 |
Jackie’s Bag Jackie McLean |
84051 |
| BNJ-71072 |
Doin’ Alright Dexter Gordon |
84077 |
| BNJ-71074 |
Trompeta Toccata Kenny Dorham |
84181 |
| BNJ-71075 |
Spring Anthony Williams |
84216 |
| BNJ-71076 |
Tender Moments McCoy Tyner |
84275 |
| BNJ-71077 |
Speak Like A Child Herbie Hancock |
84279 |
| BNJ-71078 |
Total Eclipse Bobby Hutcherson |
84291 |
Aug. 22, 1985 “Blue Note 4000 Series Original Collection 100” Part 3, by Toshiba EMI
Part 3 has 18 titles in all. Initial pressings came with coated jacket cover.
Since it was a “LP to CD” transition period (and Toshiba EMI began releasing numerous Blue Note titles in CD format), these “4000 Series Original Collection” did not seem to sell well. This is why these LPs are very hard to find nowadays.
| BNJ-71073 |
Here To Stay Freddie Hubbard |
84135 |
| BNJ-71079 |
Alternate Takes Bud Powell |
84430 |
| BNJ-71080 |
Z.T.’s Blues Stanley Turrentine |
84424 |
| BNJ-71081 |
Another Workout Hank Mobley |
84431 |
| BNJ-71082 |
Born To Be Blue Grant Green |
84432 |
| BNJ-71083 |
Blowin’ The Blues Away Horace Silver Quintet |
84017 |
| BNJ-71084 |
A.T.’s Delight Art Taylor |
84047 |
| BNJ-71085 |
Blue Hour Stanley Turrentine with Three Sounds |
84057 |
| BNJ-71086 |
Hub-Tones Freddie Hubbard |
84115 |
| BNJ-71087 |
Back To The Chicken Shack Jimmy Smith |
84117 |
| BNJ-71088 |
Midnight Blue Kenny Burrell |
84123 |
| BNJ-71089 |
Our Thing Joe Henderson |
84152 |
| BNJ-71090 |
The Thing To Do Blue Mitchell |
84178 |
| BNJ-71091 |
Indestructible Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers |
84193 |
| BNJ-71092 |
The Gigolo Lee Morgan |
84212 |
| BNJ-71093 |
Adam’s Apple Wayne Shorter |
84232 |
| BNJ-71094 |
Hi Voltage Hank Mobley |
84273 |
| BNJ-71095 |
Poly-Currents Elvin Jones |
84331 |
Mar. 20, 1986 “Blue Note 4000 Series Original Collection 100” Part 4, by Toshiba EMI
Part 4 has 7 titles in all. Initial pressings came with coated jacket cover.
Since it was a “LP to CD” transition period (and Toshiba EMI began releasing numerous Blue Note titles in CD format), these “4000 Series Original Collection” did not seem to sell well. This is why these LPs are very hard to find nowadays.
| BNJ-71099 |
On View At The Five Sop Cafe Kenny Burrell |
84021 |
| BNJ-71100 |
At The Half Note Cafe, Vol.1 Donald Byrd |
84060 |
| BNJ-71101 |
Our Man In Paris Dexter Gordon |
84146 |
| BNJ-71102 |
Evolution Grachan Moncur III |
84153 |
| BNJ-71103 |
One Flight Up Dexter Gordon |
84176 |
| BNJ-71104 |
Unity Larry Young |
84221 |
| BNJ-71105 |
Time For Tyner McCoy Tyner |
84307 |