US
April 1964- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-2879RCA Victor LSP 2879
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PPRS-6712--6S H /\A stamped
PPRS-6613--3S H /\B stamped
PPRS-6712A label
PPRS-6713B label
Joe WilliamsMe And The Blues
Vinyl pressings
Me And The Blues
by Joe Williams · 1964
12 pressings4 countriesJazzBlues
Me And The Blues was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Me And The Blues
7 pressings came out in 1964, 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.
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Rca Victor LPM-2879
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
PPRM-6710--1S ISide A, stamped
PPRM-6711--1S ISide B, stamped
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Rca Victor LPM-2879RCA Victor LSP 2879
- Format
- LP, Mono
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Rca Victor LSP-2879
- Format
- LP, Stereo
UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RD-7638
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
PPRM - - 6710 - - 4SRunout side A
PPRM - - 6711 - - 4SRunout side B
UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- Rca Victor SF-7638
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Germany | Rca Victor LPM-2879First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | UK | RCA Victor RD-7638First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | UK | Rca Victor SF-7638First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Rca Victor LPM-2879First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Rca Victor LPM-2879 / RCA Victor LSP 2879First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Rca Victor LSP-2879First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | RCA Victor LSP-2879 / RCA Victor LSP 2879First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Japan | RCA RCA-5093LP, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1974 | Japan | RCA RCA-5093LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Germany | RCA Victor LSP 2879 / Speakers Corner Records RCA 2879LP, Album, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Remastered, Stereo |
| 2004 | Germany | RCA Victor LSP 2879 / Speakers Corner Records RCA 2879LP, Album, Remastered, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Remastered, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | RCA Victor LSP-2879LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1I'm Sticking With You, Baby2:43
- A2Me And The Blues2:59
- A3Every Night2:53
- A4Rocks In My Bed3:35
- A5Come On Blues2:52
- A6Work Song (Workin')2:28
- B1Soothe Me2:22
- B2Early In The Morning2:46
- B3Good Morning Heartache3:13
- B4Kansas City2:42
- B5A Woman2:43
- B6Hobo Flats2:29
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Me And The Blues are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Me And The Blues are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1964 and 2004.
When was Me And The Blues first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, UK, Germany. One of them is RCA Victor LSP-2879, released April 1964.
How do I tell if my copy of Me And The Blues is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LSP-2879, LPM-2879, RD-7638, SF-7638) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PPRS-6712--6S H /\ and PPRS-6613--3S H /\. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Me And The 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.
