US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Shelter Records SW-8919
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SW•1•8919-F2 —◁A-side runout
SW•2•8919-F2 —◁B-side runout
Freddie KingWoman Across The River
Vinyl pressings
Woman Across The River
by Freddie King · 1973
15 pressings10 countriesModern Electric BluesBlues
Woman Across The River was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Woman Across The River
12 pressings came out in 1973, 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- Shelter Records SW-8919
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SW•1•8919-F3 2 *A-side runout, variant 1
SW•2•8919-F3 1 *B-side runout, variant 1
SW.1- 8919-F3 1 *A-side runout, variant 2
SW-2 - 8919-F3 1 *B-side runout, variant 2
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Shelter Records SW-8919
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SW1 8919 F1#1 0Runout Side A
SW2 8919 F1#2 0Runout Side B
SW 1-8919Label Side A
SW 2-8919Label Side B
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMLS 68919
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AMLS 68919 A-1△X 1 ASide A, runout
AMLS 68919 B-1△X 1 BSide B, runout
AMLS 68919-ASide A, label
AMLS 68919-BSide B, label
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMLS 68919
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
- Runout / matrix
AMLS 68919 A-1△XSide A, runout
AMLS 68919 B-1△XSide B, runout
Australia
1973- Label and catalog number
- Shelter Records SHE-727
- 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 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Australia | Shelter Records SHE-727First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Brazil | Philips 6369 115First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Europe | Philips 6369 115First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Germany | Philips 6369 115First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Japan | Shelter Records RJ 5088First yearLP | LP |
| 1973 | Japan | Shelter Records BT-5361First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | New Zealand | Shelter Records SW-8919First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | UK | A&M Records AMLS 68919First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | UK | A&M Records AMLS 68919First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1973 | US | Shelter Records SW-8919First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Shelter Records SW-8919First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Shelter Records SW-8919First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Spain | Shelter Records LP-0037 / Mediterraneo LP-0037LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Shelter Records L 35623LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Capitol Records SW 8919LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1Woman Across The River2:46
- A2Hootchie Cootchie Man4:48
- A3Danger Zone4:32
- A4Boogie Man3:45
- A5Leave My Woman Alone3:33
- B1Just A Little Bit2:27
- B2Yonder Wall2:25
- B3Help Me Through The Day4:27
- B4I'm Ready3:45
- B5Trouble In Mind3:41
- B6You Don't Have To Go2:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Woman Across The River are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Woman Across The River are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1973 and 1976.
When was Woman Across The River first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Shelter Records SW-8919.
How do I tell if my copy of Woman Across The River is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SW-8919, AMLS 68919, SHE-727, 6369 115) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SW•1•8919-F2 —◁ and SW•2•8919-F2 —◁. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Woman Across The River 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.
