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Vital Blue is an album by American trumpeter Blue Mitchell recorded in 1971 and released on the Mainstream label.

Track listing:
All compositions by Blue Mitchell except as indicated
“Booty Shakin'” (Ernie Wilkins) – 5:20
“Vital Blue” (Wilkins) – 5:17
“Unseen Sounds” (Jimmy Bond) – 3:24
“Herman’s Helmet” (Jack Wilson) – 6:57
“I Love You” (Cole Porter) – 5:09
“For All We Know” (J. Fred Coots, Sam M. Lewis) – 2:32

Recorded in New York City on June 26 & 27, 1971.

Personnel:
Blue Mitchell – trumpet
Joe Henderson – flute, tenor saxophone
Ernie Watts – tenor saxophone
Walter Bishop, Jr. – piano
Stanley Gilbert – bass
Doug Sides – drums
Susaye Greene – vocals (3, 5, 6)

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Released: 1971
Recorded: June 26 & 27, 1971
Length: 28:39
Label: Mainstream
Producer: Bob Shad