Germany
1967- Label and catalog number
- International Polydor Production 423 249
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
1 ℗ 1965 C7 ◇Z 423249 A Made in Germany A7Side A runout stamped
1 ℗ 1965 C7 ◇Z A1 423249 B Made in GermanySide B runout stamped
Fred McDowellCotton Country Blues
Vinyl pressings
Cotton Country Blues
by Fred McDowell · 1967
11 pressings5 countriesHill Country BluesDelta BluesBlues
Cotton Country Blues was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 Cotton Country Blues
2 pressings came out in 1967, 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.
Germany
1967- Label and catalog number
- International Polydor Production 423 249
- Format
- LP, Promo
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.
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Germany | International Polydor Production 423 249First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Germany | International Polydor Production 423 249First yearLP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | France | Vogue 512509LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1981 | Spain | Discophon J-4472 / Black Lion Records J-4472LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | US | Black Lion Records BLP 30140 / ORG Music ORGM-2104LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2018 | US | Black Lion Records BLP 30140 / Org Music ORGM-2104LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | US | Black Lion Records BLP 30140 / Org Music ORGM-2104LP, Album, Club Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Numbered, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Numbered, Club edition |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | US | Black Lion Records BLP 30140 / ORG Music ORGM-2104LP, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Intercord 28 446-3 ULP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Black Lion Records BLP 30140 / Intercord 28 446-3 ULP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Black Lion Records 2460 193 / Black Lion Records BLP 30140LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Some Day Baby4:41
- A2Milk Cow Blues3:10
- A3The Train I Ride5:30
- A4Over The Hill2:40
- B1Goin' Down To The River7:52
- B2I Wished I Were In Heaven Sitting Down2:33
- B3Louise6:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cotton Country Blues are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Cotton Country Blues are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1967 and 2021.
When was Cotton Country Blues first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in Germany. One of them is International Polydor Production 423 249.
How do I tell if my copy of Cotton Country Blues is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 423 249) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1 ℗ 1965 C7 ◇Z 423249 A Made in Germany A7 and 1 ℗ 1965 C7 ◇Z A1 423249 B Made in Germany. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Cotton Country 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.
