Germany
1966- Label and catalog number
- CBS 62593CBS 62 593
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
629772 A S 62593 A Made in Germany J5 ◇ K A 1Side A, Runout
629772 B S 62772 B Made in Germany J5 ◇ K BSide B, Runout
J.B. LenoirAlabama Blues
Vinyl pressings
Alabama Blues
by J.B. Lenoir · 1966
16 pressings6 countriesChicago BluesBlues
Alabama Blues was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Alabama Blues
3 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Australia
1966- Label and catalog number
- CBS SBP 233977
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
France
1966- Label and catalog number
- CBS 62593
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
FLP 1238 / XAPRTX 57.389Label Side A
FLP 1239 / XAPRTX 57.390Label Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Australia | CBS SBP 233977First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | France | CBS 62593First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1966 | Germany | CBS 62593 / CBS 62 593First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | AMIGA 8 50 176LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Germany | Scout Sc-5LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1969 | Germany | Scout Sc-5 / CBS 629964LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | AMIGA 8 50 176LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | AMIGA 8 50 176LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1979 | Germany | L+R Records LR 42.001LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | L+R Records LR 42.001LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | AMIGA 8 50 176LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1980 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | AMIGA 8 50 176LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1980 | Spain | L+R Records 12L0075 5LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1989 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | Amiga 8 55 176LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | UK | L+R Records LR 42.001 / L+R Records PPAN LR 42.001LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono, Limited |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Germany | Blue Angel 580 001 / Blue Angel LR 968322LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
Tracklist
- A1Alabama Blues3:10
- A2The Mojo Boogie2:13
- A3God's Word3:36
- A4The Whale Has Swallowed Me2:21
- A5Move This Rope3:30
- A6I Feel So Good1:50
- B1Alabama March2:50
- B2Talk To Your Daughter2:42
- B3Mississippi Road2:55
- B4Good Advice2:41
- B5Vietnam2:37
- B6I Want To Go1:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Alabama Blues are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Alabama Blues are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1966 and 2014.
When was Alabama Blues first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in Germany, Australia, France. One of them is CBS 62593.
How do I tell if my copy of Alabama Blues is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 62593, SBP 233977) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 629772 A S 62593 A Made in Germany J5 ◇ K A 1 and 629772 B S 62772 B Made in Germany J5 ◇ K B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Alabama 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.