Europe
1988- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records 255 952-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 255952-1-ARunout side A
R/S Alsdorf 255952-1-BRunout side B
B.B. KingKing Of The Blues: 1989
Vinyl pressings
King Of The Blues: 1989
by B.B. King · 1988
12 pressings8 countriesElectric BluesBlues
King Of The Blues: 1989 was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 King Of The Blues: 1989
12 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 8 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.
Europe
1988- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records 255 952-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 255952-1-A = 6 58 330-01-1Runout side A, variant 1
R/S Alsdorf 255952-1-B =6 58 330-01-2Runout side B, variant 1
R/S Alsdorf 255952-1-ARunout side A, variant 2
R/S Alsdorf 255952-1-BRunout side B, variant 2
Europe
1988- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records 255 952-1MCA Records MCA-42183
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 255952-1-ARunout side A, stamped
R/S Alsdorf 255952-1-BRunout side B, stamped
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCG 6038
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-42183
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-42183
- Format
- LP, Album · Pinckneyville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MCA 7808 FDS-4 ◈-P-◈A-side runout
MCA-7809 FDS-4 ◈-P-◈B-side runout
MCA7808A-side label
MCA7809B-side label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australia | MCA Records 42183-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Brazil | MCA Records MCA-00540 / MCA Records 670.8028First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-42183First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Europe | MCA Records 255 952-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1988 | Europe | MCA Records 255 952-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1988 | Europe | MCA Records 255 952-1 / MCA Records MCA-42183First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Germany | MCA Records MCA 06038 / MCA Records MCG 6038First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Spain | MCA Records 255952-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | UK | MCA Records MCG 6038First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | US | MCA Records MCA-42183First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | US | MCA Records MCA-42183First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | US | MCA Records MCA-42183First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1(You've Become A) Habit To Me4:45
- A2Drowning In The Sea Of Love4:36
- A3Can't Get Enough4:50
- A4Standing On The Edge5:19
- A5Go On3:50
- B1Lets Straighten It Out5:35
- B2Change In Your Lovin'3:25
- B3Undercover Man5:38
- B4Lay Another Log On The Fire4:00
- B5Business With My Baby Tonight4:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of King Of The Blues: 1989 are there?
12 vinyl pressings of King Of The Blues: 1989 are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was King Of The Blues: 1989 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in Europe, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is MCA Records 255 952-1.
How do I tell if my copy of King Of The Blues: 1989 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 255 952-1, MCG 6038, MCA-42183, 42183-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, R/S Alsdorf 255952-1-A and R/S Alsdorf 255952-1-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is King Of The Blues: 1989 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.
