US
May 1967- Label and catalog number
- Arhoolie Records F 1032
- Format
- LP, Album
Big Mama ThorntonBig Mama Thornton And The Chicago Blues Band
Vinyl pressings
Big Mama Thornton And The Chicago Blues Band
by Big Mama Thornton · 1967
14 pressings3 countriesChicago BluesBlues
Big Mama Thornton And The Chicago Blues Band was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 Mama Thornton And The Chicago Blues Band
5 pressings came out in 1967, 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.
US
May 1967- Label and catalog number
- Arhoolie Records F 1032
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-1032-A RESide A runout
ST-1032-BSide B runout
US
May 1967- Label and catalog number
- Arhoolie Records F 1032
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
M187 ARHOOLIE 1032ASide A
M188 ARHOOLIE 1032BSide B
US
May 1967- Label and catalog number
- Arhoolie Records F 1032
- Format
- LP, Promo, Mono
US
May 1967- Label and catalog number
- Arhoolie Records F 1032
- Format
- LP, Album, Misprint, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-1032-A RESide A (etched)
ST-1032-BSide B (etched)
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | US | Arhoolie Records F 1032First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1967 | US | Arhoolie Records F 1032First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Arhoolie Records F 1032First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | Arhoolie Records F 1032First yearLP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1967 | US | Arhoolie Records F 1032First yearLP, Album, Misprint, Stereo | LP, Album, Misprint, Stereo |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | US | Arhoolie Records F 1032LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Arhoolie Records F 1032LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Arhoolie Records F 1032LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2010s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | US | Arhoolie Records F 1032LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2016 | US | Arhoolie Records F 1032LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2017 | US | Arhoolie Records F 1032LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 2017 | US | Arhoolie Records F 1032LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Arhoolie Records AR 19017LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | Arhoolie Records PA-3053 / Trio Records PA-3053LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1I'm Feeling Alright
- A2Sometimes I Have A Heartache
- A3Black Rat - (Take 4)
- A4Life Goes On
- A5Everything Gonna Be Alright
- B1Big Mama's Bumble Bee Blues
- B2Gimme A Penny - (Take 6)
- B3Looking The World Over
- B4I Feel The Way I Feel
- B5Guide Me Home
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Big Mama Thornton And The Chicago Blues Band are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Big Mama Thornton And The Chicago Blues Band are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1967 and 2017.
When was Big Mama Thornton And The Chicago Blues Band first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in US. One of them is Arhoolie Records F 1032, released May 1967.
How do I tell if my copy of Big Mama Thornton And The Chicago Blues Band is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F 1032) 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 Big Mama Thornton And The Chicago Blues Band 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.