US
November 1965- Label and catalog number
- ABC-Paramount ABC 528
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ABC 528A 1 LW Bell Sound sfRunout side A
ABC 528B 1 LW Bell Sound sfRunout side B
B.B. KingConfessin' The Blues
Vinyl pressings
Confessin' The Blues
by B.B. King · 1965
13 pressings3 countriesElectric BluesDelta BluesRhythm & BluesBlues
Confessin' The Blues was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Confessin' The Blues
8 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 3 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
1965- Label and catalog number
- ABC-Paramount ABCS 528
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ABCS 528-A Bell SoundSide A
ABCS-528-B Bell Sound cr
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- ABC-Paramount ABC 528
- Format
- LP, Promo, Mono
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice CLP 3514
- Format
- LP, Mono
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice CSD 3514
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Canada
1965- Label and catalog number
- ABC-Paramount ABCS 528Sparton Of Canada Ltd. ABCS 528
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ABCS 528-A Bell Sound(Side 1) Stamped
ABCS 528-B Bell Sound(Side 2) Stamped
00A-1(Both sides) Etched
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.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Canada | ABC-Paramount ABCS 528 / Sparton Of Canada Ltd. ABCS 528First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1965 | Canada | ABC-Paramount Records, Inc. ABC 528First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Canada | Sparton ABC 528First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | UK | His Master's Voice CLP 3514First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | UK | His Master's Voice CSD 3514First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | ABC-Paramount ABCS 528First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | ABC-Paramount ABC 528First yearLP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1965 | US | ABC-Paramount ABC 528First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | US | ABC-Paramount ABCS 528LP | LP |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | ABC Records ABCS 528LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | ABC Records ABCS 528LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | US | ABC Records ABCS-528LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | US | ABC Records ABCS-528LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1See See Rider2:15
- A2Do You Call That A Buddy?2:16
- A3Wee Baby Blues2:14
- A4I'd Rather Drink Muddy Water2:16
- A5In The Dark1:44
- A6Confessin' The Blues2:20
- B1Goin' To Chicago2:10
- B2I'm Gonna Move To The Outskirts Of Town2:25
- B3World Of Trouble2:32
- B4How Long, How Long Blues2:46
- B5Cherry Red2:22
- B6Please Send Me Someone To Love2:23
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Confessin' The Blues are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Confessin' The Blues are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1965 and 1972.
When was Confessin' The Blues first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is ABC-Paramount ABC 528, released November 1965.
How do I tell if my copy of Confessin' The Blues is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ABC 528, ABCS 528, CLP 3514, CSD 3514) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ABC 528A 1 LW Bell Sound sf and ABC 528B 1 LW Bell Sound sf. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Confessin' 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.
