US
March 1960- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 1305
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
11641-A AT.Side A runout
11642-A AT.Side B runout
11641Side A label
11642Side B label
Vinyl pressings
Blues & Roots
by Charles Mingus · 1960
79 pressings15 countriesPost BopBig BandJazz
Blues & Roots 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 Blues & Roots
10 pressings came out in 1960, the album's first year, in 5 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
March 1960- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1305Atlantic SD-1305
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-59205 AVCOSide A runout
ST-A-59206 AVCOSide B runout
ST-A-59205Side A label
ST-A-59206Side B label
UK
March 1960- Label and catalog number
- London Records SAH-K 6087London Atlantic SAH-K 6087
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
UK
1960- Label and catalog number
- London Records LTZ-K.15194London American Recordings LTZ-K.15194
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Canada
1960- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1305
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Canada
1960- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 1305Atlantic AT. 1305
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
11641Side A label
11642Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 79 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Canada | Atlantic SD 1305First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | Canada | Atlantic 1305 / Atlantic AT. 1305First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | Denmark | Atlantic 1305First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | Denmark | Atlantic 1305First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | Denmark | Atlantic SD 1305First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | France | Atlantic 332.020 S / Atlantic 332020First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | UK | London Records LTZ-K.15194 / London American Recordings LTZ-K.15194First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | UK | London Records SAH-K 6087 / London Atlantic SAH-K 6087First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | US | Atlantic 1305First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Atlantic SD 1305 / Atlantic SD-1305First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Atlantic SD 1305LP, Album, Stereo, Repress | LP, Album, Stereo, Repress |
| 1961 | US | Atlantic 1305LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Atlantic 1305LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Atlantic 1305LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | France | Atlantic 332.020 S / Atlantic 332020LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
1970s25 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | Atlantic SD 1305LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1971 | Australia | Atlantic SD 1305LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1971 | Italy | Atlantic SD 1305LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1972 | Japan | Atlantic P-6099ALP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1972 | Japan | Atlantic P-6099ALP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | Argentina | Music Hall 14.070 / Atlantic 14070LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Argentina | Music Hall 14.070 / Atlantic 14070LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | Atlantic SD 1305LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Atlantic SD 1305LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Atlantic SD-1305 / Atlantic SD 1305LP, Album, Stereo, Repress | LP, Album, Stereo, Repress |
| 1975 | US | Atlantic SD 1305LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1975 | US | Atlantic SD 1305LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1975 | US | Atlantic 1305 / Atlantic SD-1305LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | Argentina | Music Hall 50-16.005LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1976 | Argentina | Atlantic 50-16.005 / Music Hall 50-16.005LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | US | Atlantic SD 1305LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2005 | USA & Europe | Atlantic 1305LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Europe | WaxTime 771713LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2012 | Europe | DOL DOL701LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2012 | Europe | DOL DOL701HBLP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2015 | Europe | DOL DOL701HLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2016 | Europe | Atlantic 1305 / Atlantic SD-1305LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 2017 | Europe | DOL DOL701HGLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Italy | Ermitage VNL 12510 LPLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2020 | Italy | Ermitage VNL 12510 LPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | Europe | Second Records SRPD0062 / Second Records SRPD0062CVLP, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | Europe | Second Records SRPD0062LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2023 | US | Analogue Productions APA 001-45 / Atlantic SD 130512", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered | 12", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered |
| 2023 | US | Analogue Productions APA 001-45 / Atlantic SD 130512", 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 2026 | Worldwide | Rhino Records RES1 1305 / Rhino Records 081227806447LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Atlantic 1305LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Canada | Atlantic SD 1305LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Atlantic 1305 / Atlantic AT. 1305LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | Atlantic ATL 50 232LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | Atlantic 332.020 / Atlantic 332020LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Atlantic ATL 50 232LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Atlantic ATL 50 232LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Atlantic ATL 50 232LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Italy | Atlantic 1305LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Italy | Atlantic 1305LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Italy | Atlantic 1305LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Japan | Atlantic ATL 5045LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | UK & Europe | Ermitage VNL 22708LP, Album, Limited Edition, Special Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Special Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| ? | US | Atlantic 1305LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Atlantic SD 1305LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting5:39
- A2Cryin' Blues4:58
- A3Moanin'7:57
- B1Tensions6:27
- B2My Jelly Roll Soul6:47
- B3E's Flat Ah's Flat Too6:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Blues & Roots are there?
79 vinyl pressings of Blues & Roots are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1960 and 2026.
When was Blues & Roots first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US, UK, Canada, Denmark and more. One of them is Atlantic 1305, released March 1960.
How do I tell if my copy of Blues & Roots is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1305, SD 1305, SAH-K 6087, LTZ-K.15194) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 11641-A AT. and 11642-A AT.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Blues & Roots 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.
