US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Chess LP-1438
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
LP 9554 SheldonSide A Runout
LP 9555 SheldonSide B Runout
Vinyl pressings
House Of The Blues
by John Lee Hooker · 1960
38 pressings9 countriesDelta BluesBlues
House Of The Blues was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 House Of The Blues
3 pressings came out in 1960, 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
1960- Label and catalog number
- Chess LP-1438
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Blue/Silver Label
- Runout / matrix
LP 9554 SheldonSide A Runout
LP 9555 SheldonSide B Runout
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Chess LP-1438
- Format
- LP, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 38 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | US | Chess LP-1438First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1960 | US | Chess LP-1438First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Chess LP-1438First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | UK | Pye International NPL 28042LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | UK | Pye International NPL 28042LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label, Mono · Test pressing, Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label, Mono · Test pressing, Mono |
| 1965 | Unknown | Chess MALS 663 / Chess VV 30428LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Netherlands | Chess International PAR 098LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | UK | Marble Arch MAL 663LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
| 1966 | UK | Marble Arch MAL 663LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | UK | Marble Arch MALS 663LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Chess LP-1438LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Chess LPS-1438LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1967 | Netherlands | Chess MAR 3162LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Sweden | Spotlight SPO-108LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
1980s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | France | Chess 515025LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1983 | Japan | Chess PLP-812 / Chess LP-1438LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1986 | Finland | Chess CHESS-LP 103LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1987 | Italy | Chess GCH 8042 / Green Line Records GCH 8042LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1987 | US | Chess CH-9258 / MCA Records CH-9258LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1987 | US | Chess CH-9258 / MCA Records CH-9258LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Chess CH-9258 / MCA Records CH-9258LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1987 | US | Chess CH-9258 / MCA Records CH-9258LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Italy | Universe UV116LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
2010s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | US | Chess LP-1438LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2012 | US | Chess LP-1438 / Chess LP 1438LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2013 | Europe | DOL DOL1438LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2015 | Europe | DOL DOL1438HLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2015 | Europe | WaxTime 772035LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
| 2017 | Europe | DOL DOL943HGLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2018 | Europe | Wax Love WLV82096LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2018 | Europe | Chess MOVLP2085 / Music On Vinyl MOVLP2085LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | US | WaxTime In Color 950740LP, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | Europe | Number One Essentials 291030LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Chess 515025LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Netherlands | Chess International PAR 098LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Netherlands | Chess International PAR 098LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Sweden | SOS Recording SOSLP-104 / Chess Masters SOSLP-104LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Chess LP-1438LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Walkin' The Boogie3:08
- A2Love Blues3:00
- A3Union Station Blues2:31
- A4It's My Own Fault2:22
- A5Leave My Wife Alone2:34
- A6Ramblin' By Myself2:41
- B1Sugar Mama2:30
- B2Down At The Landing3:10
- B3Louise2:35
- B4Ground Hog Blues2:25
- B5High Priced Woman3:15
- B6Women And Money2:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of House Of The Blues are there?
38 vinyl pressings of House Of The Blues are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1960 and 2025.
When was House Of The Blues first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US. One of them is Chess LP-1438.
How do I tell if my copy of House Of The Blues is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LP-1438) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LP 9554 Sheldon and LP 9555 Sheldon. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is House Of 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.
