US
December 17, 1956- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 40820
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CO56743-1GRunout, side A variant 1
CO56742-1GRunout, side B variant 1
CO56743-1FRunout, side A variant 2
CO56742-1GRunout, side B variant 2
Guy MitchellKnee Deep In The Blues
Vinyl pressings
Knee Deep In The Blues
by Guy Mitchell · 1956
17 pressings9 countriesVocalPop
Knee Deep In The Blues was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 Knee Deep In The Blues
1 pressing came out in 1956, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | US | Columbia 40820First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | Australia | Coronet KS-1317", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | Canada | Columbia 40820Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | Canada | Columbia 4-408207", Single | 7", Single |
| 1957 | Germany | Philips 322 017 BF7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | Germany | Philips 322 017 BF7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | Netherlands | Philips 322 017 BF7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1957 | Netherlands | Philips B 22017 HShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | New Zealand | Coronet KS-1317", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | UK | Philips P.B.669 / Philips B22017HShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | UK | Philips JK. 10057", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox |
| 1957 | US | Columbia 4-408207", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1957 | US | Columbia 4-408207", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Columbia 40820Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Columbia 20.630Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Norway | Philips B 22017 HShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | Columbia 4-408207", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Tracklist
- AKnee Deep In The Blues
- BTake Me Back Baby
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Knee Deep In The Blues are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Knee Deep In The Blues are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1956 and 1957.
When was Knee Deep In The Blues first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in US. One of them is Columbia 40820, released December 17, 1956.
How do I tell if my copy of Knee Deep In The Blues is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 40820) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CO56743-1G and CO56742-1G. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Knee Deep In 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.
