France
1977- Label and catalog number
- Stax STX 41001
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
Mu-stx. 41001 ARun-out, A, stamped
Mu-stx. 41001 BRun-out, B, stamped
Albert KingThe Pinch
Vinyl pressings
The Pinch
by Albert King · 1977
13 pressings7 countriesElectric BluesSoulFunkFunk / Soul
The Pinch was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Pinch
11 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 7 countries. 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.
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Stax STX 3001Stax 0C 062-60 230
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
STX 3001 A-1Run-out, A, stamped
STX 3001 B-1Run-out, B, stamped
STX.3001AMatrix on Label A
STX.3001BMatrix on Label B
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Stax STX 3001
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
- Runout / matrix
STX 3001 A-1Run-out, A, stamped
STX 3001 B-1Run-out, B, stamped
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Stax STX 4101
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Stax STX-4101
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
STX4101A X [Eyes With Eyebrows] FML10577 DT ACCRPPIT#1Side A runout
STX4101B [Eyes With Eyebrows] ⋀ FML10677 DT PCCRPPIT#2Side B runout
STX-4101-ASide A label
STX-4101-BSide B label
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Stax STX-4101
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | Stax L 36512First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | France | Stax STX 41001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Germany | Stax STX 88004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Stax 5N 058-60230 / Stax 5N 058N-60230First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | South Africa | Stax TXL22077First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | Stax STX 3001 / Stax 0C 062-60 230First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | Stax STX 3001First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1977 | US | Stax STX 4101First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Stax STX-4101First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Stax STX-4101First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Stax STX 4101First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Stax STX-4101LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Stax STX 4101LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1The Blues Don't Change5:34
- A2I'm Doing Fine3:50
- A3Nice To Be Nice (Ain't That Nice)2:47
- A4Oh, Pretty Woman4:20
- A5King Of Kings3:25
- B1Feel The Need In Me3:29
- B2Firing Line (I Don't Play With Your Woman, You Don't Play With Mine)3:42
- B3The Pinch Paid Off, Part I3:33
- B4The Pinch Paid Off, Part II4:44
- B5I Can't Stand The Rain2:48
- B6Ain't It Beautiful3:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Pinch are there?
13 vinyl pressings of The Pinch are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was The Pinch first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in France, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Stax STX 41001.
How do I tell if my copy of The Pinch is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use STX 41001, STX 3001, STX 4101, STX-4101) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, Mu-stx. 41001 A and Mu-stx. 41001 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Pinch 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.
