US
January 1976- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1680
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · RI - PRC Richmond Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-753481-AAA-1 @tGP PRCRunout A
ST-A 753482-AAA ATGP-1 PRCRunout B
ST-A-75341RILabel A
ST-A-75342RILabel B
Esther PhillipsConfessin' The Blues
Vinyl pressings
Confessin' The Blues
by Esther Phillips · 1976
14 pressings9 countriesRhythm & BluesVocalJazzBlues
Confessin' The Blues was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Confessin' The Blues
11 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 8 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1680
- Format
- LP, Album · PR
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-753481 PRMatrix A, on label
ST-A-753482 PRMatrix B, on label
ST-A-153481-A @TAP PRRollout ONE
ST-A 153482-A ATGP PRRollout TWO
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1680
- Format
- LP, Album · MO
- Runout / matrix
Side 1: ST-A-753481-A @AT GP [MR in a circle] △20272 (1) PR
Side 2: ST-A-753482-A ATGP [MR in a circle] △20272-X (1) PR
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic K 50222
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- Not On Label K 50222
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
- Runout / matrix
K-50222-A1Side A runout, stamped
K-50222-B1Side A runout, stamped
Australia
1976- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1680
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Australia | Atlantic SD 1680First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Canada | Atlantic SD 1680First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Germany | Atlantic ATL 50 222First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Italy | Atlantic W 50222First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Spain | Atlantic HATS 421-186First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | UK | Atlantic K 50222First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | UK | Not On Label K 50222First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1976 | US | Atlantic SD 1680First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Atlantic SD 1680First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Venezuela | Atlantic SD 1680 / Atlantic 50.074First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Atlantic SD 1680First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Europe | Atlantic ATL 50 521LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1978 | Germany | Atlantic ATL 50 521LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | US | Atlantic 90670-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1I'm Gettin' 'Long Alright2:57
- A2I Wonder2:57
- A3Confessin' The Blues2:58
- A4Romance In The Dark3:35
- A5C. C. Rider2:45
- A6Cherry Red3:12
- A7In The Evenin'2:54
- B1I Love Paris4:06
- B2It Could Happen To You4:00
- B3Bye Bye Blackbird4:47
- Blow Top Blues / Jelly Jelly Blues / Long John Blues
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Confessin' The Blues are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Confessin' The Blues are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1976 and 1987.
When was Confessin' The Blues first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Atlantic SD 1680, released January 1976.
How do I tell if my copy of Confessin' The Blues is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SD 1680, K 50222, ATL 50 222, W 50222) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-A-753481-AAA-1 @tGP PRC and ST-A 753482-AAA ATGP-1 PRC. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Confessin' The 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.
