US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDS 5029Buddah Records BDS-5029
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BD S 5029A- 1A BDS-5029-A 1ARunout side A
BD S 5029B- 1A BDS-5029-B 1ARunout side B
Barry GoldbergTwo Jews Blues
Vinyl pressings
Two Jews Blues
by Barry Goldberg · 1969
11 pressings8 countriesBlues RockRockBlues
Two Jews Blues was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Two Jews Blues
11 pressings came out in 1969, 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.
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDS 5029Buddah Records BDS-5029
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BD S 5029A- 1CSide A, stamped
BD S 5029B- 1CSide B, stamped
BD S 5029A- 1C AJPSide A, stamped, AJP is chiseled, variant 2
BD S 5029B- 1C AJPSide B, stamped, AJP is chiseled, variant 2
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDS 5029Buddah Records BDS-5029
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BD S 5029A- 1BSide A, stamped
ARC II-2 &Side A, etched
BD S 5029B- 1BSide B, stamped
ARC II-2 &Side B, etched
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDS 5029Buddah Records BDS-5029
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
BD S 5029A- 1CSide A, stamped [variant 1]
BD S 5029B- 1CSide B, stamped [variant 1]
BD S 5029A -1A [stamped] BDS-5029-A 1A [etched]Side A, stamped/etched [variant 2]
BD S 5029B -1A [stamped] BDS-5029-B 1A [etched]Side B, stamped/etched [variant 2]
UK
1969- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records 203 020
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1969- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDS 5029
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Canada | Buddah Records BDS 5029First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | France | Buddah Records 921 028First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Germany | Buddah Records 203 020First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Japan | Buddah Records YS-2197-DAFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | New Zealand | Buddah Records 203 020First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | South Africa | Buddah Records SZB 8209First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | UK | Buddah Records 203 020First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | Buddah Records BDS 5029 / Buddah Records BDS-5029First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | Buddah Records BDS 5029 / Buddah Records BDS-5029First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | Buddah Records BDS 5029 / Buddah Records BDS-5029First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | Buddah Records BDS 5029 / Buddah Records BDS-5029First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1You're Still My Baby3:31
- A2That's Alright Mama2:47
- A3Maxwell Street Shuffle2:35
- A4Blues For Barry And...10:15
- B1Jimi The Fox3:27
- B2A Lighter Blue2:45
- B3On The Road Again2:00
- B4Twice A Man4:25
- B5Spirit Of Trane4:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Two Jews Blues are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Two Jews Blues are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Two Jews Blues first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, UK, Canada, France and more. One of them is Buddah Records BDS 5029.
How do I tell if my copy of Two Jews Blues is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BDS 5029, 203 020, 921 028, YS-2197-DA) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BD S 5029A- 1A BDS-5029-A 1A and BD S 5029B- 1A BDS-5029-B 1A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Two Jews 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.