US
March 1970- Label and catalog number
- BluesWay 45-61035
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
B.B. KingSo Excited
Vinyl pressings
So Excited
by B.B. King · 1970
10 pressings5 countriesElectric BluesBlues
So Excited was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 So Excited
10 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 5 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
1970- Label and catalog number
- BluesWay 45-61035ABC Records 45-61035
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
70078-M [Artisan logo]Runout A
70110-M [Artisan logo]Runout B
AMP 45-70078Label A
AMP 45-70110Label B
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- BluesWay 45-61035
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
70078-MRunout A
70110-MRunout B
AMP 45-70078Label A
AMP 45-70110Label B
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Bluesway 45-BL-61035
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
US
March 1970- Label and catalog number
- BluesWay 45-BL-61035
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
70078-M MR Δ80162 [Artisan logo]Etched Side A
70078-S MR Δ80161 [Artisan logo]Etched Side B
UK
May 1970- Label and catalog number
- Stateside SS 2169
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Germany | Stateside 1C 006-91 497 MFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | US | BluesWay 45-61035 / ABC Records 45-61035First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | US | BluesWay 45-61035First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | US | Bluesway 45-BL-61035First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1970 | Canada | BluesWay BL-61035First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | US | BluesWay 45-61035First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | US | BluesWay 45-BL-61035First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo |
| 1970 | UK | Stateside SS 2169First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | UK | Stateside SS 2169First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | Japan | BluesWay HIT-1767First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ASo Excited2:39
- BConfessin' The Blues3:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of So Excited are there?
10 vinyl pressings of So Excited are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was So Excited first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, UK, Canada, Japan and more. One of them is BluesWay 45-61035, released March 1970.
How do I tell if my copy of So Excited is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-61035, 45-BL-61035, SS 2169, BL-61035) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is So Excited 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.
