France
1955- Label and catalog number
- Swing LDM 30.037Swing LDM. 30037
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MS. 583-30on label, side A
MS. 584-30on label, side B
Big Bill BroonzyBig Bill Blues
Vinyl pressings
Big Bill Blues
by Big Bill Broonzy · 1955
12 pressings5 countriesBlues
Big Bill Blues was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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 Big Bill Blues
1 pressing came out in 1955, 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | France | Swing LDM 30.037 / Swing LDM. 30037First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | UK | Vogue Records LAE 12009LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1956 | UK | Vogue Records LAE 12009LP, Single Sided, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Single Sided, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1956 | UK | Vogue Records LAE 12009LP, Album | LP, Album |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | France | Swing LDM 30.037 / Swing LDM. 30037LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | France | Disques Vogue CLVLX 424LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | GNP Crescendo GNPS-10004LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Disques Vogue LDM 30.037LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | France | Jazz Selection LDM 30.037LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Italy | Disques Vogue CLVLX 424LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Japan | Vogue YX-4032LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | GNP Crescendo GNPS-10004LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Big Bill Blues
- A2Hey Hey Baby
- A3Low Land Blues
- A4House Rent Stomp
- A5Make My Getaway
- A6John Henry
- A7Feelin' Low Down
- B1Black, Brown And White
- B2Blues In 1890
- B3Willie Mae Blues
- B4Guitar Shuffle
- B5In The Evening
- B6What I Used To Do
- B7Lonesome Road Blues
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Big Bill Blues are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Big Bill Blues are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1955 and 1973.
When was Big Bill Blues first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in France. One of them is Swing LDM 30.037.
How do I tell if my copy of Big Bill Blues is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LDM 30.037) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MS. 583-30 and MS. 584-30. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Big Bill 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.
