US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Argo LP-4013
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
delta-4089 (upside down) MR LP 4013 S-1 11409etched runout side A
delta-4089-x (upside down) MR LP 4013 S-2 11410
Etta JamesEtta James
Vinyl pressings
Etta James
by Etta James · 1962
13 pressings4 countriesRhythm & BluesSoulFunk / SoulPop
Etta James was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Etta James
6 pressings came out in 1962, the album's first year, in 2 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
1962- Label and catalog number
- Argo LPS-4013
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Argo LP-4013
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
LP-4013 S-1 11409 ФSide A runout
LP-4013 S-2 11410 ФSide B runout
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Argo LP-4013
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
LP-4013 S-1 11409Runout, side A
LP-4013 S-2 11410Runout, side B
U-11409Label, side A
U-11410Label, side B
Canada
1962- Label and catalog number
- Argo LP-4013
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Canada
1962- Label and catalog number
- Chess LP-4013(C)
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
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.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Canada | Argo LP-4013First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Canada | Chess LP-4013(C)First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Argo LP-4013First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Argo LPS-4013First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Argo LP-4013First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Argo LP-4013First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Europe | Doxy DOK331LP, Album, Reissue, CD, Album | LP, Album, Reissue, CD, Album |
| 2014 | Europe | WaxTime 771937LP, Mono, Remastered, Album · Mono | LP, Mono, Remastered, Album · Mono |
| 2014 | Europe | DOL DOL643HLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Europe | Wax Love WLV82140LP, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2020 | Italy | Ermitage VNL 18744LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2023 | Europe | Ermitage VNL 22625LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Cadet LPS-4013 / Argo LPS 4013LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Waiting For Charlie To Come Home
- A2Guess Again
- A3A Lover's Mourn
- A4You Can Count On Me
- A5If I Can't Have You
- B1Something's Got A Hold On Me
- B2My Dear
- B3Nobody But You
- B4Let Me Know
- B5Spoonful
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Etta James are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Etta James are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1962 and 2023.
When was Etta James first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US, Canada. One of them is Argo LP-4013.
How do I tell if my copy of Etta James is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LP-4013, LPS-4013, LP-4013(C)) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, delta-4089 (upside down) MR LP 4013 S-1 11409 and delta-4089-x (upside down) MR LP 4013 S-2 11410. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Etta James 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.
