US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Columbia FC 40105
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
P (A) AL40105-1BSide A runout, etched
P (A) BL40105-1ASide B runout, etched
Aretha FranklinAretha Sings The Blues
Vinyl pressings
Aretha Sings The Blues
by Aretha Franklin · 1985
11 pressings6 countriesRhythm & BluesFunk / Soul
Aretha Sings The Blues was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Aretha Sings The Blues
10 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 6 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.
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Columbia FC 40105Columbia PC 40105
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
P (A) AL40105-1BSide 1
BL-40105-1CSide 2
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Columbia FC 40105
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Pitman pressing, Customatrix
- Runout / matrix
P (A) o AL 40105-1B 1 ASide A runout
o P (A) BL 40105-1A 1 DSide B runout
AL 40105Side A label
BL 40105Side B label
Australia
1985- Label and catalog number
- CBS SBP 8107
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Brazil
1985- Label and catalog number
- CBS 225101CBS 225.101
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Brazil
1985- Label and catalog number
- CBS 225101CBS 225.101
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | CBS SBP 8107First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Brazil | CBS 225101 / CBS 225.101First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Brazil | CBS 225101 / CBS 225.101First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Canada | Columbia WFC 40105First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Canada | Columbia FC 40105First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | CBS CBS 26676First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | US | Columbia FC 40105First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | US | Columbia FC 40105 / Columbia PC 40105First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | US | Columbia FC 40105First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Yugoslavia | Suzy CBS 26676First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | CBS SBP 8107LP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Maybe I'm A Fool3:15
- A2Drinking Again3:27
- A3Without The One You Love3:34
- A4Trouble In Mind2:53
- A5Muddy Water2:22
- B1Only The Lonely4:53
- B2I Wonder (Where Are You Tonight)3:14
- B3Laughing On The Outside (Crying On The Inside)3:12
- B4Take A Look2:39
- B5Nobody Knows The Way I Feel This Morning5:09
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Aretha Sings The Blues are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Aretha Sings The Blues are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Aretha Sings The Blues first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US, Australia, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is Columbia FC 40105.
How do I tell if my copy of Aretha Sings The Blues is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FC 40105, SBP 8107, 225101, WFC 40105) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, P (A) AL40105-1B and P (A) BL40105-1A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Aretha Sings The 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.
