X0201 4 2004-01-27 0000855109 EXABYTE CORP /DE/ EXBT 0001230327 JONES A LAURENCE 2108 55TH STREET BOULDER CO 80301 1 0 0 0 Common 2004-01-28 4 J 0 85691 A 168041 I See Note 2 Right to Buy (stock option) 1.31 2004-01-27 4 J 0 15000 A 2014-01-27 Common 15000 15000 D Shares were issued as compensation for Filer's services as a director. Shares were calculated based upon the meeting fee divided by the fair market value of the Company's stock on the meeting date. Shares are held by Aegis Management LLC. Filer is the President & CEO of Aegis Management LLC. Shares granted pursuant to the Company's Incentive Plan vest as to 2% per month over 50 months. A. Laurence Jones 2004-01-29