Canada
1971- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABCS-725
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
ABCS-725-A wrSide A [etched]
ABCS-725-B-2 wrSide B [etched]
Vinyl pressings
Back In The Alley
by B.B. King · 1971
17 pressings6 countriesChicago BluesBlues
Back In The Alley was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Back In The Alley
1 pressing came out in 1971, 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 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Canada | ABC Records ABCS-725First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1973 | Australia | Probe SPBA.3052LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1973 | US | BluesWay BLS-6050LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | BluesWay BLS-6050LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | BluesWay BLS-6050LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | BluesWay BLS-6050LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | France | ABC Records 68 022LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | US | ABC Records ABCD-878LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | MCA Records ABCD-878 / MCA Records AB-878LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1979 | US | MCA Records ABCD-878 / MCA Records AB-878LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Germany | MCA Records ABCD-878 / MCA Records AB-878LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-27010LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records ABCD-878LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-27010LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-27010 / MCA Records AB-878LP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Greece | MCA Records ABCD-878 / MCA Records 10215LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Greece | MCA Records ABCD-878LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Sweet Little Angel3:45
- A2Watch Yourself5:50
- A3Don't Answer The Door5:09
- A4Paying The Cost To Be The Boss2:32
- A5Sweet Sixteen4:17
- B1Gambler's Blues4:48
- B2I'm Gonna Do What They Do To Me2:45
- B3Lucille10:13
- B4Please Love Me2:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Back In The Alley are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Back In The Alley are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1971 and 1980.
When was Back In The Alley first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Canada. One of them is ABC Records ABCS-725.
How do I tell if my copy of Back In The Alley is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ABCS-725) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ABCS-725-A wr and ABCS-725-B-2 wr. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Back In The Alley 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.
