US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Duke DLP 89Duke DLP 89 DPL 89
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LRS-7321Runout A, etched
LRS-7322 C ST.Runout B, etched
LRS 7321Label A
LRS 7322Label B
Bobby BlandSpotlighting The Man
Vinyl pressings
Spotlighting The Man
by Bobby Bland · 1969
10 pressings2 countriesRhythm & BluesFunk / Soul
Spotlighting The Man was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Spotlighting The Man
3 pressings came out in 1969, 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
1969- Label and catalog number
- Duke DLP 89Duke DLP 89 DPL 89
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LRS-7321Runout A, etched
LRS-7322 C ST.Runout B, etched
LRS 7321Label A
LRS 7322Label B
Venezuela
1969- Label and catalog number
- Orbe SORLP-4335Duke SORLP-4335
- 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 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | US | Duke DLP 89 / Duke DLP 89 DPL 89First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Duke DLP 89 / Duke DLP 89 DPL 89First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Venezuela | Orbe SORLP-4335 / Duke SORLP-4335First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | US | Duke DLP 89 / ABC Records DLP-89LP, Repress | LP, Repress |
| 1974 | US | ABC Duke DLPX 89 / Duke DLPX-89LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | MCA Records DLP - 89 / MCA Records DLPX-89LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | US | MCA Records MCA-27048 / MCA Records DLPX-89LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | MCA Records MCA-27048LP, Repress | LP, Repress |
| ? | US | Duke DLP 89LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | US | MCA Records MCA-27048 / MCA Records DLPX-89LP, Repress | LP, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1Chains Of Love3:15
- A2Georgia3:32
- A3Since I Fell For You2:27
- A4Who Can I Turn To2:56
- A5Wouldn’t You Rather Have Me4:20
- B1Rockin’ In The Same Old Boat3:32
- B2I’m On My Way3:05
- B3Ask Me ‘Bout Nothing But The Blues3:40
- B4You Ought To Be Ashamed2:52
- B5Gotta Get To Know You2:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Spotlighting The Man are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Spotlighting The Man are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1969 and 1984.
When was Spotlighting The Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, Venezuela. One of them is Duke DLP 89.
How do I tell if my copy of Spotlighting The Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DLP 89, SORLP-4335) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LRS-7321 and LRS-7322 C ST.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Spotlighting The Man 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.
