UK
February 27, 1981- Label and catalog number
- Charly R&B CRB 1017
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Elmore JamesGot To Move
Vinyl pressings
Got To Move
by Elmore James · 1981
11 pressings8 countriesChicago BluesBlues
Got To Move 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 Got To Move
4 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 3 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
1981- Label and catalog number
- Charly R&B CRB 1017
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
CRB 1017A-1 B.J. MPOSide A Runout etched
CRB 1017B-1 De.L.L. MPOSide B Runout etched
CRB 1017/ASide A Label
CRB 1017/BSide B Label
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- Charly R&B CRB 1017
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
MPO CRB 1017A-1 B.J.Side A runout
MPO CRB 1017B-1 De.L.L.Side B runout
CRB 1017/ASide A label
CRB 1017/BSide B label
Italy
1981- Label and catalog number
- Charly R&B CRB 1017Oxford OX/3242
- Format
- LP, Compilation
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.
1980s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | France | Charly R&B CRB 1017First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | France | Charly R&B CRB 1017First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | Italy | Charly R&B CRB 1017 / Oxford OX/3242First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | UK | Charly R&B CRB 1017First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | Spain | Auvi L4 369 / Charly R&BLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1983 | South Korea | Charly R&B CRB 1017 / Charly R&B CHARLY 9014LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | UK | Charly R&B CRB 1017LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1988 | Mexico | Peerless PEE-20022-1LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Spain | Zafiro 30112718LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | Rarity LP 5022LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Portugal | Charly R&B CRB 1017LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Dust My Broom (60s Version)
- A2Done Somebody Wrong
- A3Knocking At Your Door
- A4Fine Little Mama
- A5Pickin' The Blues
- A6Strange Angels
- A7My Bleeding Heart
- A8I've Got A Right To Love My Baby
- B1Early One Morning
- B2Look On Yonder Wall
- B3Got To Move
- B4Make My Dreams Come True
- B5It Hurts Me Too (60s Version)
- B6Elmore's Contribution To Jazz
- B7Held My Baby Last Night
- B8Everyday I Have The Blues
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Got To Move are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Got To Move are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1981 and 1991.
When was Got To Move first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in UK, France, Italy. One of them is Charly R&B CRB 1017, released February 27, 1981.
How do I tell if my copy of Got To Move is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CRB 1017) 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 Got To Move 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.
