UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Riverside Records RLP 8804
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono · Gatefold
Blind BlakeBlues In Chicago
Vinyl pressings
Blues In Chicago
by Blind Blake · 1965
12 pressings5 countriesCountry BluesJazzBlues
Blues In Chicago was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Blues In Chicago
1 pressing came out in 1965, 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.
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | UK | Riverside Records RLP 8804First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | France | BYG Records BYG 529 077 / BYG Records 529.077LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1970 | France | BYG Records BYG 529 077 / BYG Records 529.077LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1972 | Italy | Music Parade Cetra LEL 212LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Biograph BLP 12037LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1972 | US | Biograph BLP-12037LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1972 | US | Biograph BLP 12037 / Biograph BLP-12037LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1978 | France | Mercury 6332 984LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Les Disques Pierre Cardin 93521LP, Compilation, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | BYG Records BYG 529 077 / BYG Records 529.077LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Italy | Riverside Records RM 8804LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Netherlands | Riverside Records RM 8804LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1West Coast Blues
- A2Early Morning Blues
- A3Down The Country
- A4Black Biting Bee Blues
- A5One Time Blues
- A6Dry Bone Shuffle
- A7Doggin' Me Mama Blues
- A8Goodbye Mama Moan
- B1Lead Hearted Blues
- B2Let Your Love Come Down
- B3Fightin' The Jug
- B4Hastings Street
- B5Too Tight Blues No. 2
- B6Georgia Bound
- B7Rope Stretchin' Blues - Part 1.
- B8Rope Stretchin' Blues - Part 2.
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Blues In Chicago are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Blues In Chicago are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1965 and 1978.
When was Blues In Chicago first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in UK. One of them is Riverside Records RLP 8804.
How do I tell if my copy of Blues In Chicago is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RLP 8804) 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 Blues In Chicago 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.