France
1969- Label and catalog number
- Liberty SLBX 340.848Liberty SLBX 340.848T
- Format
- LP, Album
Canned HeatLivin' The Blues - Vol. 1
Vinyl pressings
Livin' The Blues - Vol. 1
by Canned Heat · 1969
14 pressings8 countriesBlues RockRockBlues
Livin' The Blues - Vol. 1 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 Livin' The Blues - Vol. 1
9 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 6 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.
France
1969- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LBS 83 210
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1969- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LBS 83 210
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LST 27200 A 21 M6 262994Side A runout stamped
LST 27200 B 21 M6 262995Side B runout stamped
LST 27 200 ASide A label
LST 27 200 BSide B label
Australia
1969- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LYL- 33,142
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MX29345Label A side
MX29346Label B side
Australia
1969- Label and catalog number
- Liberty SLYL- 933,142
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SMX29347Label A side
SMX29348Label B side
Brazil
1969- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor FLP-35067
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Australia | Liberty LYL- 33,142First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Australia | Liberty SLYL- 933,142First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Brazil | RCA Victor FLP-35067First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | France | Liberty SLBX 340.848 / Liberty SLBX 340.848TFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | France | Liberty LBS 83 210First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | France | Liberty LBS 83 210First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | New Zealand | Liberty SLYL-933,142First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | South Africa | Liberty LYC 1319First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Venezuela | Liberty 13006First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | UK | See For Miles Records Ltd. SEE 97LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1987 | US | See For Miles Records Ltd. SEE 97LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Liberty SLYL-933,142LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Australia | United Artists Records L 33142LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | Australia | United Artists Records L-33142LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Pony Blues3:47
- A2My Mistake3:21
- A3Sandy's Blues6:45
- A4Going Up The Country2:51
- A5Walking By Myself2:28
- A6Boogie Music3:18
- B1One Kind Favor4:44
- B2Parthenogenesis19:54
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Livin' The Blues - Vol. 1 are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Livin' The Blues - Vol. 1 are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1969 and 1987.
When was Livin' The Blues - Vol. 1 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in France, Australia, Brazil, New Zealand and more. One of them is Liberty SLBX 340.848.
How do I tell if my copy of Livin' The Blues - Vol. 1 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SLBX 340.848, LBS 83 210, LYL- 33,142, SLYL- 933,142) 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 Livin' The Blues - Vol. 1 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.
