Eric Dolphy — Out to Lunch!
Known pressings
24 distinct releases are catalogued for this album. Year, country, label and catalogue number are what identify a pressing — match all four before you buy.
| Year | Country | Label | Catalogue # | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | US | Blue Note | BLP 4163 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1977 | GB | Blue Note | BNS 40017 | 12" Vinyl — 1977 UK reissue |
| 1978 | US | Blue Note | 84163, BST-84163 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1986 | JP | Blue Note | CP32-5211 | CD |
| 1987 | US | Blue Note | CDP 7 46524 2 | CD — McMaster transfer, Capitol Jax |
| 1994 | JP | Blue Note | ST-84163, TOCJ-4163 | CD |
| 1998 | US | Blue Note | BST 46524 | 12" Vinyl — vinyl reissue, 180gm |
| 1999 | JP | Blue Note | BLP 4163, BST 84163, ST-84163, TOCJ-7040, UCCQ-9228 | CD |
| 1999 | US | Blue Note | 7243 4 98793 2 4 | CD — Rudy Van Gelder Remaster |
| 1999 | XE | Blue Note | 7243 4 98793 2 4 | CD |
| 2009 | US | Blue Note, Music Matters Ltd. | BST-84163, MMBST-84163 | 12" Vinyl |
| 2012 | US | Blue Note | HX5099963652451 | Digital Media |
| 2012 | XW | Blue Note | — | Digital Media |
| 2013 | JP | Blue Note | TYCJ-81013 | SHM-CD |
| 2014 | US | Blue Note | ST-84163 | 12" Vinyl — 2014 remaster (Blue Note Records 75th Anniversary Vinyl Initiative) |
| 2015 | US | Blue Note, Music Matters Ltd. | BST 84163, MMBST-84163, ST-84163 | 12" Vinyl — Remastered on 180g vinyl |
| 2016 | GB | Blue Note, De Agostini | BLP 4163 | 12" Vinyl — Jazz @ 33rpm Issue 8 |
| 2017 | JP | Blue Note | UCGQ-9020 | SACD (2 channels) |
| 2021 | RU | Blue Note, De Agostini | 4163, BLP 4163 | 12" Vinyl — Jazz на виниле |
| 2021 | XW | Blue Note | BST 84163, ST-84163 | 12" Vinyl |
| 2024 | JP | Blue Note | PROZ-1147, ST-84163 | Hybrid SACD (CD layer) |
| 2024 | JP | Blue Note | UCCQ-9697 | HQCD — Blue Note@85 UHQCD |
| — | US | Blue Note | CDP 7 46524 2 | CD — glass mastered at EMI MFG. |
| — | XE | Blue Note | 0777 7 46524 2 1, CDP 0777 7 46524 2 1 | CD |
What to hunt
Ten editions worth chasing for this album, from the original first pressing to promo and audiophile issues.
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Original first pressing Vinyl
Eric Dolphy "Out to Lunch!" first press original vinyl
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Early country pressing Vinyl
Eric Dolphy "Out to Lunch!" early pressing vinyl
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Promo / white label Vinyl
Eric Dolphy "Out to Lunch!" promo white label vinyl
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Limited / numbered edition Vinyl
Eric Dolphy "Out to Lunch!" limited numbered vinyl
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Audiophile pressing Vinyl
Eric Dolphy "Out to Lunch!" audiophile vinyl pressing
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Early CD pressing CD
Eric Dolphy "Out to Lunch!" first press early CD
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Japan pressing CD
Eric Dolphy "Out to Lunch!" Japan CD pressing
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West Germany / early Europe pressing CD
Eric Dolphy "Out to Lunch!" West Germany early CD pressing
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Promo / sample CD CD
Eric Dolphy "Out to Lunch!" promo sample CD
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Audiophile / limited CD CD
Eric Dolphy "Out to Lunch!" audiophile limited CD