Herbie Hancock — Takin' Off
Known pressings
23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | US | Blue Note | BLP 4109 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1973 | US | Blue Note | BST-84109 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1975 | US | Blue Note | BST 84109 | 12" Vinyl — reissue |
| 1986 | JP | Blue Note | CP32-5228 | CD |
| 1987 | US | Manhattan | CDP-7 46506-2 | CD |
| 1991 | US | Jazz Heritage | 512943M | CD |
| 1994 | JP | Blue Note | BNST-84109, TOCJ-4109 | CD |
| 1995 | XE | Blue Note | CDP 7 46506 2 | CD |
| 1996 | IT | Blue Note | 7243 4 89792 2 3 | CD — remastered |
| 1996 | IT | Blue Note | 7243 4 897922 3 | CD |
| 1996 | US | — | — | — |
| 1996 | US | Blue Note | CDP 7243 8 37643 2 7 | CD |
| 1999 | FR | Blue Note | 3 49459 8 | CD |
| 2004 | JP | — | — | — |
| 2007 | JP | Blue Note | TOCJ-7039 | CD |
| 2007 | US | Blue Note | 0946 3 92757 2 4 | CD — RVG Edition |
| 2007 | US | Cisco Music | CLP-7050 | 12" Vinyl — 180gr |
| 2007 | XE | Blue Note | 0946 3 92757 2 4 | CD — RVG Edition |
| 2013 | XW | Hallmark Records | 713812 | CD |
| 2014 | — | Not Now Music | NOT2C526 | CD |
| 2014 | US | Blue Note | 84109 | Digital Media |
| 2019 | XE | Blue Note | 7742399 | 12" Vinyl — Blue Note 80 |
| 2023 | US | Blue Note, Audio Wave | 509996-33646-3-7, 84109, AWMXR-0017, ST-84109 | CD — XRCD |
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 "Takin' Off" first press original vinyl
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Early country pressing Vinyl
Herbie Hancock "Takin' Off" early pressing vinyl
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Promo / white label Vinyl
Herbie Hancock "Takin' Off" promo white label vinyl
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Limited / numbered edition Vinyl
Herbie Hancock "Takin' Off" limited numbered vinyl
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Audiophile pressing Vinyl
Herbie Hancock "Takin' Off" audiophile vinyl pressing
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Early CD pressing CD
Herbie Hancock "Takin' Off" first press early CD
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Japan pressing CD
Herbie Hancock "Takin' Off" Japan CD pressing
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West Germany / early Europe pressing CD
Herbie Hancock "Takin' Off" West Germany early CD pressing
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Promo / sample CD CD
Herbie Hancock "Takin' Off" promo sample CD
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Audiophile / limited CD CD
Herbie Hancock "Takin' Off" audiophile limited CD