France
1968- Label and catalog number
- Black And Blue 33.012Black And Blue 33012
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BB 33012 ASide A runout
BB 33012 BSide B runout
Big Bill BroonzyBig Bill Broonzy
Vinyl pressings
Big Bill Broonzy
by Big Bill Broonzy · 1968
11 pressings3 countriesCountry BluesBlues
Big Bill Broonzy was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Broonzy
1 pressing came out in 1968, 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | France | Black And Blue 33.012 / Black And Blue 33012First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Spain | Barclay 13.0687/4 / Movieplay S - 21687LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | Spain | Barclay 13.0687/4LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | Spain | Movieplay S.21687LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Spain | Barclay 13.0687/4 / Movieplay 13.0687/4LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Spain | Barclay 13.0687/4 / Movieplay 13.0687/4LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | France | Black And Blue 33.555LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Europe | Dol DOL1430LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2015 | Europe | Dol DOL1430HLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2018 | Europe | Wax Love WLV82071LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Black And Blue 33.012LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Make My Gateway
- A2Black, Brown And White
- A3Keep Your Hands Off Her
- A4Lowland Blues
- A5Who's Sorry Now
- A6Going To Chicago
- A7Big Bill Blues
- B1Nobody's Business
- B2Texas Tornado
- B3Alberta
- B4Water Coast
- B5Careless Love
- B6Pretty Little Baby
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Big Bill Broonzy are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Big Bill Broonzy are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1968 and 2018.
When was Big Bill Broonzy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in France. One of them is Black And Blue 33.012.
How do I tell if my copy of Big Bill Broonzy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 33.012) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BB 33012 A and BB 33012 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Big Bill Broonzy 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.
