UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- Transatlantic Records TRA 117
- Format
- LP, Mono
Blues IncorporatedRed Hot From Alex
Vinyl pressings
Red Hot From Alex
by Blues Incorporated · 1964
16 pressings8 countriesElectric BluesBlues
Red Hot From Alex 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 Red Hot From Alex
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 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | UK | Transatlantic Records TRA 117First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Germany | Transatlantic Records SAM 700LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1969 | UK | Transatlantic Records TRA SAM 7LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | South Africa | Transatlantic Records TRA 117 / Transatlantic Records TRC 4004LP | LP |
| 1974 | US | Just Sunshine Records JSS-13LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Just Sunshine Records JSS-13LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Just Sunshine Records JSS-13LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Just Sunshine Records JSS-13LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Germany | Metronome 2001 201 007 / Metronome 2001 201.007LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | Australia | Transatlantic Records L 35243LP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | UK | Trading Places TDP54017LP, 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo | LP, 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Transatlantic Records 0044.014LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Transatlantic Records SAM 700LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Greece | Seven Arts Productions Ltd. 33/7A-In 102LP, Album, Misprint, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Misprint, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | Get Back GET619LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | Japan | Transatlantic Records IRP 80914LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1Woke Up This Morning
- A2Skippin'
- A3Herbie's Tune
- A4Stormy Monday
- A5It's Happening
- B1Roberta
- B2Jones
- B3Cabbage Greens
- B4Chicken Shack
- B5Haitian Fight Song
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Red Hot From Alex are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Red Hot From Alex are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1964 and 2020.
When was Red Hot From Alex first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in UK. One of them is Transatlantic Records TRA 117.
How do I tell if my copy of Red Hot From Alex is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TRA 117) 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 Red Hot From Alex 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.
