US
1963- Label and catalog number
- King Records 852
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
K-12-852-A-X1Side 1
K-12-852-B-X1Side 2
Vinyl pressings
The Big Blues
by Albert King · 1963
21 pressings5 countriesBlues
The Big Blues was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of The Big Blues
1 pressing came out in 1963, the album's first year. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | US | King Records 852First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | US | King Records KSD 1060LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | King Records KSD 1060LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1969 | US | King Records KSD 1060LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | UK | Polydor 2343 026 / Polydor 2343-026LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | UK | Polydor 2343 026LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1976 | Germany | Bellaphon Records BID 8016 / Rare Bid BID 8016LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | King Records KSD 1060 / King Records KSD-1060LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | King Records KSD-1060LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | Bellaphon BI 15237LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Japan | Vivid Sound VS-1036 / King Records 852LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1987 | US | King Records 852LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1987 | US | King Records 852LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | US | Sundazed Music LP 5429 / King Records LP 5429LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono |
| 2013 | US | Sundazed Music LP 5429 / King Records LP 5429LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 2017 | Europe | WaxTime 772162LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2018 | Unknown | WaxTime In Color 950639LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | US | Sundazed Music LP 5429LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Germany | The Blues Joint Collection 8011 / The Blues Joint Collection 8011LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Polydor 2310021LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Polydor 2310021LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Let's Have A Natural Ball2:56
- A2What Can I Do To Change Your Mind?2:53
- A3I Get Evil2:27
- A4Had You Told It Like It Was (It Wouldn't Be Like It Is)3:06
- A5This Morning2:10
- A6I Walked All Night Long2:56
- B1Don't Throw Your Love On Me So Strong2:57
- B2Travelin' To California3:02
- B3I've Made Nights By Myself2:37
- B4This Funny Feeling2:35
- B5Ooh-Ee Baby3:58
- B6Dyna Flow2:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Big Blues are there?
21 vinyl pressings of The Big Blues are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1963 and 2023.
When was The Big Blues first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US. One of them is King Records 852.
How do I tell if my copy of The Big Blues is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 852) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, K-12-852-A-X1 and K-12-852-B-X1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Big Blues on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
