US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Checker LP-2976
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Black Label, Deep Groove
- Runout / matrix
LP 10090 PP SheldonRunout side A
LP 10091 PP SheldonRunout side B
U-10090Label side A
U-10091Label side B
Vinyl pressings
In The Spotlight
by Bo Diddley · 1960
21 pressings6 countriesRock & RollRhythm & BluesRockBlues
In The Spotlight was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 The Spotlight
6 pressings came out in 1960, 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
1960- Label and catalog number
- Checker LP-2976
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Maroon Label
- Runout / matrix
10090 SheldonRunout Side A
10091 SheldonRunout Side B
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Checker LP-2976Checker LP 2976
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · black label
- Runout / matrix
LP 10090 PP Sheldon △2577Side A runout
LP 10091 PP △2577-X SheldonSide B runout
U-10090A-side label
U-10091B-side label
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Checker LP-2976Checker LP 2976
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Plastic Products Pressing
- Runout / matrix
LP. 10090 PP SheldonSide A runout
LP. 10091 PP SheldonSide B runout
U-10090Side A label
U-10091Side B label
Canada
1960- Label and catalog number
- Checker LP 2976Checker LP-2976
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · maroon label, deep groove
Canada
1960- Label and catalog number
- Checker LP-2976Reo RLP-626
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
LP 10091 PP RLP-626 S-1 Sheldon (stamped)A SIDE
LP 10091 PP RPL-626 S-B Sheldon (stamped)B SIDE
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Canada | Checker LP 2976 / Checker LP-2976First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | Canada | Checker LP-2976 / Reo RLP-626First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Checker LP-2976First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Checker LP-2976First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Checker LP-2976 / Checker LP 2976First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Checker LP-2976 / Checker LP 2976First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | US | Checker CK 2976LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Italy | Green Line Records GCH 8038 / Chess GCH 8038LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1987 | UK | Chess CH 9264 / Chess CH-9264LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1987 | US | Chess CH-9264LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1987 | US | Chess CH-9264LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition |
| 1987 | US | Chess CH-9264LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1987 | US | Chess CH-9264LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1987 | US | Chess CH-9264LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Italy | Rumble Records RUM2011051LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2014 | Europe | WaxTime 771928LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2018 | Europe | DOL DOL964HGLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | Rarity LP 5064LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Checker LPS 2976LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Checker LP-2976LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Checker LPS-2976 W4RS-2871LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Road Runner2:45
- A2Story Of Bo Diddley2:42
- A3Scuttle Bug2:20
- A4Signifying Blues2:31
- A5Let Me In1:52
- A6Limber2:26
- B1Love Me2:20
- B2Craw-Dad2:25
- B3Walkin' And Talkin'2:38
- B4Travellin' West1:44
- B5Deed And Deed I Do2:15
- B6Live My Life2:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of In The Spotlight are there?
21 vinyl pressings of In The Spotlight are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1960 and 2018.
When was In The Spotlight first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US, Canada. One of them is Checker LP-2976.
How do I tell if my copy of In The Spotlight is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LP-2976, LP 2976) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LP 10090 PP Sheldon and LP 10091 PP Sheldon. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is In The Spotlight 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.
