Germany
1964- Label and catalog number
- Storyville SLP 163
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
Ramblin' And Wanderin' Blues
by Big Joe Williams · 1964
17 pressings7 countriesBlues
Ramblin' And Wanderin' Blues was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Ramblin' And Wanderin' Blues
1 pressing came out in 1964, 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 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Germany | Storyville SLP 163First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | Germany | Storyville 671 163LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Everest Records Archive Of Folk & Jazz Music FS-218 / Archive Of Folk Music FS-218LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | US | Everest Records Archive Of Folk & Jazz Music FS-218 / Archive Of Folk Music FS-218LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | US | Everest Records Archive Of Folk & Jazz Music FS-218 / Archive Of Folk Music FS-218LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Everest Records Archive Of Folk & Jazz Music FS 218 / Archive Of Folk Music FS-218LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Archive Of Folk Music FS-218 / Archive Of Folk Music FS 218LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | Storyville Special 616 011LP, Album | LP, Album |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Japan | Columbia SL-5014-EV / Everest EV-358-4LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | Germany | Storyville SLP 163LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1972 | UK | Storyville SLP 163LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | Picc-A-Dilly PIC 3369LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1981 | Poland | Poljazz PSJ 244LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1985 | Scandinavia | Storyville SLP 4039LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1985 | Scandinavia | Storyville SLP 4039LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Denmark | Storyville SLP 163LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Storyville 671 163LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1So Soon I'll Be Goin' My Way Back Home3:30
- A2Shake 'em On Down2:45
- A3Saturday Night Jump2:30
- A4Jinx Blues2:35
- A5Pick A Pickle3:10
- A6Ramblin' And Wanderin' Blues2:30
- B1Old Saw Mill Blues2:35
- B2Don't The Apples Look Mellow2:55
- B3El Paso Blues2:20
- B4Back Home Blues2:55
- B5Don't You Leave Me Here3:00
- B6Shaggy Hound Blues3:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ramblin' And Wanderin' Blues are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Ramblin' And Wanderin' Blues are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1964 and 1985.
When was Ramblin' And Wanderin' Blues first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in Germany. One of them is Storyville SLP 163.
How do I tell if my copy of Ramblin' And Wanderin' Blues is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SLP 163) 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 Ramblin' And Wanderin' 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.