US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Cobblestone CST 9001
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Elmore JamesSouth Side Blues
Vinyl pressings
South Side Blues
by Elmore James · 1971
12 pressings4 countriesChicago BluesBlues
South Side Blues was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 South Side Blues
2 pressings came out in 1971, 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.
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Cobblestone CST 9001
- 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | US | Cobblestone CST 9001First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1971 | US | Cobblestone CST 9001First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1976 | New Zealand | Muse Records MR 5087 / Vanguard MR 5087LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | New Zealand | Avan-Guard Music MR 5087LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Muse Records MR5087 / Muse Records 5087LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Muse Records MR5087 / Muse Records MR 5087LP, Compilation, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1978 | Japan | Overseas Records ULS-6022-VLP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1978 | Japan | Vee Jay Records ULS-1881-JYLP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1978 | Japan | Vee Jay Records ULS-1881-JYLP, Compilation, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Compilation, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | France | Muse Records MR5087LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Cobblestone CST 9001LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | US | Cobblestone CST 9001LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Coming Home2:28
- A2Take Me Where You Go2:28
- A3Cry For Me Baby2:47
- A4Elmore's Contribution To Jazz2:19
- A5Knocking At Your Door2:39
- A6It Hurts Me Too3:12
- A7The 12 Year Old Boy3:06
- B1You'll Always Have A Home2:47
- B2Do You Want Me To Cry2:52
- B3Big Town Playboy3:08
- B4Ride 'Em On Down2:58
- B5Bad Boy3:04
- B6I'm Sitting Here2:52
- B7Don't Knock At My Door2:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of South Side Blues are there?
12 vinyl pressings of South Side Blues are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1971 and 1980.
When was South Side Blues first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US. One of them is Cobblestone CST 9001.
How do I tell if my copy of South Side Blues is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CST 9001) 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 South Side Blues 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.
