Herbie Hancock — Empyrean Isles
Known pressings
21 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 4175 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1964 | US | Blue Note | BST 84175 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1973 | US | Blue Note | BST 84175 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1977 | JP | Blue Note | BST 84175, GXK 8002 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1987 | JP | Blue Note | CP32-9533 | CD |
| 1987 | US | Blue Note | CDP 7 84175 2 | CD |
| 1987 | US | Blue Note | CDP 7 84175 2, DIDX 1593 | CD |
| 1991 | US | Jazz Heritage | 512944K | CD |
| 1994 | CH | Music Reflexion | 1421.2007-2 | CD |
| 1994 | JP | Blue Note | BNST-84175, TOCJ-4175 | CD |
| 1995 | CZ | Music Mirror | 1021.2007-2, CD 1021.2007-2 | CD |
| 1998 | XE | Time-Life | CDP 7 84175 2, TL 646/5/3 | CD |
| 1999 | US | Blue Note | 7243 4 98796 2 1 | CD — RVG Edition |
| 1999 | XE | Blue Note | 7243 4 98796 2 1 | CD — RVG Edition |
| 2007 | JP | Blue Note | TOCJ-7010 | CD |
| 2012 | US | Blue Note, Music Matters Ltd. | 509990-91395-1-0, BST 84175, MMBST-84175 | 12" Vinyl |
| 2013 | JP | Blue Note | TYCJ-81020 | CD |
| 2013 | US | Blue Note | — | Digital Media |
| 2015 | US | Music Matters Ltd. | MMBST-84175 | 12" Vinyl — Blue Note The Definitive Vinyl Reissue Series |
| 2024 | JP | Blue Note | UCCQ-9633 | HQCD |
| — | XW | Blue Note | — | Digital Media — expanded edition |
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
Herbie Hancock "Empyrean Isles" first press original vinyl
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Early country pressing Vinyl
Herbie Hancock "Empyrean Isles" early pressing vinyl
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Promo / white label Vinyl
Herbie Hancock "Empyrean Isles" promo white label vinyl
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Limited / numbered edition Vinyl
Herbie Hancock "Empyrean Isles" limited numbered vinyl
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Audiophile pressing Vinyl
Herbie Hancock "Empyrean Isles" audiophile vinyl pressing
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Early CD pressing CD
Herbie Hancock "Empyrean Isles" first press early CD
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Japan pressing CD
Herbie Hancock "Empyrean Isles" Japan CD pressing
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West Germany / early Europe pressing CD
Herbie Hancock "Empyrean Isles" West Germany early CD pressing
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Promo / sample CD CD
Herbie Hancock "Empyrean Isles" promo sample CD
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Audiophile / limited CD CD
Herbie Hancock "Empyrean Isles" audiophile limited CD