US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Chess 410Chess LP-410
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
XCTV142551-1ARunout, Stamped, Side A
XCTV142552-1ARunout, Stamped, Side B
XCTV 142551Label, Side A
XCTV 142552Label, Side B
J.B. LenoirNatural Man
Vinyl pressings
Natural Man
by J.B. Lenoir · 1970
11 pressings4 countriesChicago BluesBlues
Natural Man was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Natural Man
3 pressings came out in 1970, 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
1970- Label and catalog number
- Chess 410Chess LP-410
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XCTV142551-1A 2 T LP410 Side one 18322 A 1 TM410 2-2-CHRunout side A
XCTV142552-1A T LP 410 side II 18323 1 A 3 TM410 3-2-CHRunout side B
XCTV 142551Label side A
XCTV 142552Label side B
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Chess 410Chess LP-410
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo
- Runout / matrix
XCTV142551-1ARunout, Stamped, Side A
XCTV142552-1ARunout, Stamped, Side B
XCTV 142551Label, Side A
XCTV 142552Label, Side B
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.
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | Chess 410 / Chess LP-410First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Chess 410 / Chess LP-410First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1970 | US | Chess 410 / Chess LP-410First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1974 | US | Chess 410 / Chess LP-410LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1975 | Japan | Chess SWX-6138MLP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Italy | Chess BRP 2014 / Carosello BRP 2014LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1981 | Italy | Chess BRP 2014 / Carosello BRP 2014LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mispress | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mispress |
| 1981 | Italy | Chess BRP 2014 / Carosello BRP 2014LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | US | Chess CH 9323LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Bellaphon BJS 4003 / Chess BJS 4003LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | US | Chess 410 / Chess CH 410LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Natural Man2:33
- A2Don't Dog Your Woman3:12
- A3Let Me Die With The One I Love2:11
- A4Carrie Lee2:41
- A5Mama, What About Your Daughter2:28
- A6If I Give My Love To You2:37
- A7Five Years1:45
- B1Don't Touch My Head2:16
- B2I've Been Down So Long3:14
- B3What Have I Done3:07
- B4Eisenhower Blues2:51
- B5Korea Blues2:49
- B6Everybody Wants To Know2:16
- B7I'm In Korea3:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Natural Man are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Natural Man are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1970 and 1990.
When was Natural Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US. One of them is Chess 410.
How do I tell if my copy of Natural Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 410) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XCTV142551-1A and XCTV142552-1A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Natural Man 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.