US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Chess 1870
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
Jm0678 Θ S-97 12618A-Side Runout Etching
Jm0679 Θ S-97 12620B-Side Runout Etching
12618A-Side Label
12620B-Side Label
Howlin' WolfThree Hundred Pounds Of Joy
Vinyl pressings
Three Hundred Pounds Of Joy
by Howlin' Wolf · 1963
10 pressings1 countryElectric BluesBlues
Three Hundred Pounds Of Joy was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Three Hundred Pounds Of Joy
3 pressings came out in 1963, 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.
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Chess 1870
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Chess 1870
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | US | Chess 1870First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1963 | US | Chess 1870First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1963 | US | Chess 1870First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | US | Chess CH-1157", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1983 | US | Chess CH 910147", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1984 | US | Chess CH 910147", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1984 | US | Chess CH-910147", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Chess 18707", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Chess 18707", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Chess 18707", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AThree Hundred Pounds Of Joy2:58
- BBuilt For Comfort2:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Three Hundred Pounds Of Joy are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Three Hundred Pounds Of Joy are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1963 and 1984.
When was Three Hundred Pounds Of Joy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US. One of them is Chess 1870.
How do I tell if my copy of Three Hundred Pounds Of Joy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1870) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, Jm0678 Θ S-97 12618 and Jm0679 Θ S-97 12620. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Three Hundred Pounds Of Joy 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.
