US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Crown Records CLP 5168
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
CLP-5168-1 △2449Runout, Side 1, etched
CLP-5168-2 △2449-XRunout, Side 2, etched
CLP 5168-1Label, Side 1
CLP 5168-2Label, Side 2
Vinyl pressings
Blues After Hours
by Elmore James & His Broomdusters · 1960
25 pressings8 countriesElectric BluesChicago BluesBlues
Blues After Hours 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 After Hours
1 pressing came out in 1960, 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 25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | US | Crown Records CLP 5168First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Crown Records CLP 5168LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Custom Records CM 2054LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | New Zealand | Columbia SCXM 5037LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1968 | UK | Ember Records EMB 3397LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1969 | France | BYG Records 529 004LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1969 | US | United Records US 7716 / United/Superior US 7716LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | United Records UM 716 / United/Superior UM 716LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | US | United Records US 7716 / United/Superior US 7716LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | France | BYG Records 529 503 / BYG Records 529.503LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Germany | Rumble Records RUM2011133LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2016 | Europe | Vinyl Lovers 6785455LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2017 | Europe | Vinyl Passion VP 90017LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Japan | P-Vine Records PLP-7647 / Crown Records PLP-7647LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono, Limited |
| 2024 | Europe | Blues Joint 8020LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | United/Superior US 7716 / United/Superior 7716 / 716LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | US | Custom Records CS 1054LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | United US 7716LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | United Records US 7716 / United/Superior US 7716LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Crown Records CLP 5168 / Crown Records 5168LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | United Records US 7716 / United/Superior US 7716LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | United US 7716LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Custom Records CM 2054LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | United Superior Records UM716LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | United Records US 7716 / United/Superior US 7716LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Dust My Blues3:11
- A2Sunnyland3:19
- A3Mean And Evil2:16
- A4Dark And Dreary2:48
- A5Standing At The Crossroads2:47
- B1Happy Home2:46
- B2No Love In My Heart2:24
- B3Blues Before Sunrise2:45
- B4I Was A Fool2:51
- B5Goodbye Baby2:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Blues After Hours are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Blues After Hours are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1960 and 2024.
When was Blues After Hours first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US. One of them is Crown Records CLP 5168.
How do I tell if my copy of Blues After Hours is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CLP 5168) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CLP-5168-1 △2449 and CLP-5168-2 △2449-X. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Blues After Hours 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.