US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1470
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Hank CrawfordMr. Blues
Vinyl pressings
Mr. Blues
by Hank Crawford · 1967
11 pressings3 countriesJazz
Mr. 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 Mr. Blues
9 pressings came out in 1967, 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
1967- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 1470
- Format
- LP, Mono · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
A-12409-C LW AT WRunout A-side, etched
A-12410-A LW AT WRunout B-side, etched
(A-12409)Label A-side
(A-12410)Label B-side
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 1470
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · MO - Monarch Pressing
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1470
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Press, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
STA-66877-1A CL T ..IA runout
STA-66878-1A CL ..IIIB runout
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1470Atlantic 1470
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Monarch Press, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-66877-DD-RE AT (MR) LW Δ9968 WSide A runout
ST-A-66878-AA- (MR) LW Δ9968-X WSide B runout
ST-A-66877-MOSide A label
ST-A-66878-MOSide B label
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 1470
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono · MO - Monarch Pressing
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.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | South Africa | Atlantic ATL1028First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Atlantic SD 1470First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Atlantic 1470First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | Atlantic 1470First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1967 | US | Atlantic 1470First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | Atlantic 1470First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1967 | US | Atlantic SD 1470First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Atlantic SD 1470 / Atlantic 1470First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Atlantic 1423First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1968 | Italy | Atlantic ATL LP 09098LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Atlantic SD 1470LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Mr. Blues
- A2On A Clear Day (You Can See Forever)
- A3Hush Puppies
- A4Danger Zone
- A5Route 66
- B1Lonely Avenue
- B2Teardrops
- B3Smoky City
- B4The Turfer
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mr. Blues are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Mr. Blues are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1967 and 1968.
When was Mr. Blues first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in US, South Africa. One of them is Atlantic SD 1470.
How do I tell if my copy of Mr. Blues is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SD 1470, 1470, 1423, ATL1028) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mr. 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.
