US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Rounder Records 2028
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
Clarence "Gatemouth" BrownAlright Again!
Vinyl pressings
Alright Again!
by Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown · 1981
13 pressings7 countriesElectric BluesBig BandTexas BluesLouisiana Blues
Alright Again! was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Alright Again!
4 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Canada
1981- Label and catalog number
- Stony Plain Records SPL 1047
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- Black And Blue 33583
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
WM 3̶9̶2̶9̶5̶ - A SNA ROU·2028-A1 33583 A mo#2 FW/NY DCSide A runout etched, WM [W over M] & SNA stamped
33583 B ROU·2028-B WM 39295-B SNA mo#2 FW/NY DCSide B runout etched, WM [W over M] & SNA stamped
Germany
1981- Label and catalog number
- Pool 6.25169
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Canada | Stony Plain Records SPL 1047First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | France | Black And Blue 33583First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Germany | Pool 6.25169First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Rounder Records 2028First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Japan | Rounder Records LA25-5004 / Atlas Record LA25-5004LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | UK | Demon Records FIEND 2LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | Rounder Records 2028LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | Rounder Records 2028LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Japan | Rounder Records LA25-5004 / Atlas Record LA25-5004LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | UK | Demon Records FIEND 2LP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | US | Rounder Records 37346-01LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2017 | Italy | Rounder RecordsLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Italy | Rounder RecordsLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Frosty3:43
- A2Strollin' With Bones2:54
- A3Give Me Time To Explain2:12
- A4Baby Take It Easy2:56
- A5Sometimes I Slip6:28
- B1I Feel Alright Again2:24
- B2Alligator Boogaloo3:09
- B3Dollar Got The Blues4:36
- B4Honey In The Be-Bo2:36
- B5Gate Walks To Board3:53
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Alright Again! are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Alright Again! are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1981 and 2023.
When was Alright Again! first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in US, Canada, France, Germany. One of them is Rounder Records 2028.
How do I tell if my copy of Alright Again! is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2028, SPL 1047, 33583, 6.25169) 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 Alright Again! 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.