US
July 1966- Label and catalog number
- Arhoolie Records F 1028
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
M-177Side A label
M-178Side B label
Big Mama ThorntonIn Europe
Vinyl pressings
In Europe
by Big Mama Thornton · 1966
11 pressings2 countriesBlues
In Europe was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 In Europe
3 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 2 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
July 1966- Label and catalog number
- Arhoolie Records F 1028
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
M 177 Arhoolie F-1028-ASide A engraved
M 178 Arhoolie F-1028-BSide B engraved
M-177Side A center label
M-178Side B center label
Japan
1966- Label and catalog number
- Stateside SP-80525
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
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.
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Japan | Stateside SP-80525First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Arhoolie Records F 1028First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Arhoolie Records F 1028First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | US | Arhoolie Records F 1028LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2010s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | US | Arhoolie Records F 1028LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2016 | US | Arhoolie Records F 1028LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2017 | US | Arhoolie Records F 1028LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 2017 | US | Arhoolie Records F 1028LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Stateside ISP-80525LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Arhoolie Records F 1028LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | City Hall Records F1028LP, Limited Edition, Mono · Mono, Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Limited Edition, Mono · Mono, Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Swing It On Home
- A2Sweet Little Angel
- A3The Place
- A4Little Red Rooster
- A5Unlucky Girl
- A6Hound Dog
- B1My Heavy Load
- B2School Boy
- B3Down-Home Shake-Down
- B4Your Love Is Where It Ought To Be
- B5Session Blues
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of In Europe are there?
11 vinyl pressings of In Europe are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1966 and 2017.
When was In Europe first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, Japan. One of them is Arhoolie Records F 1028, released July 1966.
How do I tell if my copy of In Europe is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F 1028, SP-80525) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M-177 and M-178. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is In Europe 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.