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Hank Mobley – Workout
1962 · US · Blue Note · Vinyl LP Album Mono
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Aug 31, 2026
- MMint
- $957.65
- NMNear Mint
- $856.84
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $655.23
- VGVery Good
- $453.62
- G+Good Plus
- $252.01
- GGood
- $151.21
- FFair
- $100.81
- PPoor
- $50.40
3 copies listed on Discogs from $215.
These are reference estimates from Discogs sold/asking data for this exact pressing, not offers and not a guaranteed price. Actual value depends on condition, completeness and current demand. Any active seller offers on this page are listed separately above.
Offers · 1
- $500ref VA-MZVW5Media M · MintSleeve VG+🇺🇸 Ships from United States — The album is in great shape. No scratches. The album cover is a very good shape the original Sleeve
The Discogs price estimate is a separate reference; offer prices above are sellers’ own.
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- BN 4080-A
- Runout — side B
- BN 4080-B
- Rights society
- BMI
- Record Company
- Blue Note Records Inc.
- Recorded At
- Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
- Pressed By
- Plastylite
Specifications
- Artist
- Hank Mobley
- Genre
- Jazz
- Style
- Hard Bop
- Year
- 1962
- Label
- Blue Note
- Catalog number
- BLP 4080
- Country
- US
Tracklist
- A1Workout10:00
- A2Uh Huh10:45
- B1Smokin'7:28
- B2The Best Things In Life Are Free5:16
- B3Greasin' Easy6:59
- Producer
- Alfred Lion
- Design [Cover]
- Reid Miles
- Photography By [Cover Photo]
- Francis Wolff
About this record
Plastylite pressed this 1962 Blue Note original with the RVG stamp visible in the dead wax—a marker of Rudy Van Gelder's mastering authority on the session. The spread from a Mint copy at 957.65 down to a VG example at 453.62 reflects how sharply condition divides this hard bop workout, yet only 3 copies trade below 215 currently, while 273 collectors want it against 110 who own one.
What drives its value
Hank Mobley's Workout commands steep condition-based pricing because original 1962 Blue Note pressings remain scarce and the hard bop style sustains collector demand. A Mint pressing reaches 957.65, but a VG+ drops to 655.23, and VG copies settle at 453.62—a steep slide that punishes wear on mono LPs where surface noise and groove damage compound quickly.
The lowest asking price of 215 across 3 available copies suggests dealers price aggressively to move stock, yet the want-to-have ratio of 273 to 110 indicates sustained scarcity. This is the original US pressing (catalogue BLP 4080), not the 2024 reissue; original Blue Note hard bops from the early 1960s hold value because mono pressings and Plastylite plant work remain finite.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm the pressing by the catalogue number BLP 4080 on the spine and label. The dead wax should read BN 4080-A on side one and BN 4080-B on side two, stamped with the Plastylite 'ear' symbol and RVG initials.
Center labels state 'Blue Note Records, Inc. New York, USA'—a format used from 1962 to 1966. The back cover carries the address '43 W.
61st St., New York 23'. Grading turns on groove condition: Mint means unplayed; NM allows minimal play wear; VG+ shows light surface noise only on loud passages; VG introduces audible crackle throughout; anything below VG enters heavy wear territory.
On mono pressings, even light scratches in the groove become obvious, so inspect both sides under bright light before committing to a grade.
Further reading: grading a record, how to sell vinyl.
Listen
Hear the album before you buy.
Official videos via YouTube.
Release notes
Recorded on March 26, 1961. Wynton Kelly and Paul Chambers perform by courtesy of Vee-Jay Records. Center labels say "Blue Note Records, Inc. New York, USA" (which were used 1962-1966). Plastylite 'ear' and RVG stamped in deadwax. Back cover has "43 W. 61st St., New York 23" address.
A1 to B1, B3 published by Groove Music, BMI
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
What is a VG+ copy of Workout worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ pressing is estimated at 655.23 USD. This represents the midpoint of condition-driven demand; copies in this grade show light surface noise and minimal play wear but retain strong sonic character. The estimate reflects market data as of the guide's survey date and may vary by seller and local market.
How much cheaper is a VG copy than Mint?
A Mint copy is priced at 957.65, while a VG copy is estimated at 453.62. The difference is substantial because mono LPs degrade audibly with play; even light scratches and dust become noticeable on quieter passages. On hard bop records, the rhythm section detail and horn tone suffer noticeably in VG condition.
Why is this pressing harder to find than the 2024 reissue?
The 1962 original was pressed in a limited run by Plastylite for the US market alone. The 2024 reissue (catalogue 5832034) is a worldwide release on modern vinyl, manufactured in far larger quantities. Original Blue Note pressings from the early 1960s survive in smaller numbers because they were played heavily and discarded; reissues are mass-produced and newer, so they flood the market.
What does the Plastylite stamp and RVG mark tell me?
Plastylite was the pressing plant contracted by Blue Note in 1962. The RVG stamp confirms Rudy Van Gelder mastered the session and the pressing. Together, they authenticate the pressing as a genuine original rather than a later reissue or bootleg. Check the dead wax under bright light with a magnifier to confirm both marks are present.
How many copies are currently for sale?
Only 3 copies are listed for sale across major platforms, with the lowest asking price at 215 USD. This scarcity is typical for original 1962 Blue Note pressings in playable condition. The want count of 273 against a have count of 110 suggests strong collector interest relative to supply, which supports the high price floor even for lower-grade copies.