US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Murbo Records MLP 6000
- Format
- LP, Album
Jester HairstonA Profile Of Negro Life in Song
Vinyl pressings
A Profile Of Negro Life in Song
by Jester Hairston · 1965
13 pressings5 countriesCountry BluesJazzBluesFolk
A Profile Of Negro Life in Song was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 A Profile Of Negro Life in Song
4 pressings came out in 1965, 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
1965- Label and catalog number
- Murbo Records MCS 6000
- Format
- LP
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Murbo Records MLP 6000
- Format
- LP, Mono
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Fontana TL 5336Fontana 681 532 TL
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | UK | Fontana TL 5336 / Fontana 681 532 TLFirst yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Murbo Records MLP 6000First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1965 | US | Murbo Records MCS 6000First yearLP | LP |
| 1965 | US | Murbo Records MLP 6000First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Germany | Fontana 885 421 TYLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1966 | Germany | Fontana 885 421 TYLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Germany | Fontana 885 421 TYLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Spain | Fontana 885 421 TYLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Spain | Marfer M 40-025 SLP | LP |
| 1972 | Spain | Marfer M. 40-025 SLP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | Spain | Fontana 58 85 421LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Sava SV.36.504LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Spain | Fontana 885 421 TYLP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Amen2:50
- A2Elijah Rock2:10
- A3Goin' Down That Lonesome Road4:50
- A4Oh, Rocka My Soul2:21
- A5Mary's Little Boy Chile3:10
- A6Dis Ol' Hammer2:30
- B1Hold On!2:36
- B2Go Down In De Lonesome Valley4:20
- B3Hold My Mule While I Dance Josey1:50
- B4Don't Be Weary, Traveler2:55
- B5Live A-Humble2:10
- B6You Better Mind2:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Profile Of Negro Life in Song are there?
13 vinyl pressings of A Profile Of Negro Life in Song are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1965 and 1977.
When was A Profile Of Negro Life in Song first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, UK. One of them is Murbo Records MLP 6000.
How do I tell if my copy of A Profile Of Negro Life in Song is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MLP 6000, MCS 6000, TL 5336) 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 A Profile Of Negro Life in Song 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.