US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Quicksilver QS 5004Intermedia QS-5004
- Format
- LP, Album
Buddy GuyThe Original Blues Brothers
Vinyl pressings
The Original Blues Brothers
by Buddy Guy · 1982
11 pressings4 countriesCountry BluesElectric BluesChicago BluesDelta Blues
The Original Blues Brothers was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 The Original Blues Brothers
1 pressing came out in 1982, 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | US | Quicksilver QS 5004 / Intermedia QS-5004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | UK | Blue Moon BMLP 1007LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | US | Quicksilver QS-5004LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Greece | Famous Music FM 14504LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Greece | Famous Music FM 14504LP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Europe | Dol DOL1470LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2015 | Europe | Dol DOL1470HLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Cleopatra CLP 2969LP, White Label | LP, White Label |
| ? | Unknown | Cleopatra CLP 2969LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Cleopatra CLP 2969LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Intermedia QS 5004LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1Buddy's Blues
- A2Blue Monday
- A3Every Day I Have The Blues
- A4Woman Blues
- A5Satisfaction
- B1Messin' With The Kid
- B2No Use Cryin'
- B3Just To Be With You
- B4Junior's Shuffle
- B5Out Of Sight
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Original Blues Brothers are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Original Blues Brothers are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1982 and 2015.
When was The Original Blues Brothers first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in US. One of them is Quicksilver QS 5004.
How do I tell if my copy of The Original Blues Brothers is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use QS 5004) 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 The Original Blues Brothers 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.
