US
1960- Label and catalog number
- World Pacific Records WP-1296
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
A-846 B-24082 XSide 1
B-846 B-24097Side 2
Vinyl pressings
Down South Summit Meetin'
by Brownie McGhee · 1960
24 pressings8 countriesDelta BluesHarmonica BluesBlues
Down South Summit Meetin' 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 Down South Summit Meetin'
6 pressings came out in 1960, the album's first year, in 3 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
- World Pacific Records Stereo-1296
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
B-24081X B-3083
B-24081X A-3083
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- World Pacific Records WP-1817
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Heavy Gloss Cover
- Runout / matrix
A-959Side 1 Runout [Etched]
B-959Side 2 Runout [Etched]
(A-959)Side 1 Bottom of Label
(B-959)Side 2 Bottom of Label
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Kimberly 11017
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
11017-Aside A
11017-Bside B
France
1960- Label and catalog number
- World Pacific Records WP-1296
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Netherlands
1960- Label and catalog number
- Fontana 688 007 ZL
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
6 AA 688 007 1L 1 670 112A-Side Runout
6 AA 688 007 2L 1 670 12B-Side Runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | France | World Pacific Records WP-1296First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | Netherlands | Fontana 688 007 ZLFirst yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | World Pacific Records WP-1296First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | World Pacific Records Stereo-1296First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | US | World Pacific Records WP-1817First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Kimberly 11017First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | Australia | The Record Society 51-6051 / The Record Society S-6051LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1961 | Australia | The Record Society 51-6051 / The Record Society 6051LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1961 | New Zealand | The Record Society RZ-6051 / The Record Society RZ.6051LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1963 | Netherlands | Fontana 688 007 ZLLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | Fontana 688 007 ZLLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Kimberly 2017LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | World Pacific Records ST-1817LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | World Pacific Records ST-1817LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1963 | US | World Pacific Records ST-1817LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Japan | World Pacific Records GXF 38LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | Japan | World Pacific Records GXF 38LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Europe | Doxy DOY670LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | New Zealand | Fontana 688 007 ZLLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Vogue Records LAE 12266LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | World Pacific Records ST-1817 / World Pacific Records 1817LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Ain't Nothin' Like Whiskey7:50
- A2Penitentiary Blues5:08
- A3If You Steal My Chickens, You Can't Make Em Lay5:37
- B1First Meeting7:10
- B2How Long Have It Been Since You Been Home4:10
- B3Wimmin From Coast To Coast5:46
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Down South Summit Meetin' are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Down South Summit Meetin' are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1960 and 2012.
When was Down South Summit Meetin' first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US, France, Netherlands. One of them is World Pacific Records WP-1296.
How do I tell if my copy of Down South Summit Meetin' is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WP-1296, Stereo-1296, WP-1817, 11017) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A-846 B-24082 X and B-846 B-24097. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Down South Summit Meetin' 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.