US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Bluesway BLS-6038
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BL-S-6038 -A LWSide A runout etched
BL-S-6038 -B LWSide B runout etched
John Lee HookerIf You Miss 'Im ... I Got 'Im
Vinyl pressings
If You Miss 'Im ... I Got 'Im
by John Lee Hooker · 1970
10 pressings6 countriesElectric BluesBlues
If You Miss 'Im ... I Got 'Im 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 If You Miss 'Im ... I Got 'Im
5 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 5 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.
UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- Probe SPB 1016Probe 1E 062 ◦ 91429
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SPB 1016 ALabel - Side A
SPB 1016 BLabel - Side B
Canada
1970- Label and catalog number
- Bluesway BLS 6038
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1970- Label and catalog number
- Stateside 2 C 062-91429Stateside 2C 062 - 91.429
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
M6 272435 91429 A 21Runout, side 1, stamped
M6 272436 91429 B 21Runout, side 2, stamped
C 062 - 91.429 ASide A label
C 062 - 91.429 BSide B label
New Zealand
1970- Label and catalog number
- Stateside SSLM 6108
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Canada | Bluesway BLS 6038First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | France | Stateside 2 C 062-91429 / Stateside 2C 062 - 91.429First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | New Zealand | Stateside SSLM 6108First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | UK | Probe SPB 1016 / Probe 1E 062 ◦ 91429First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Bluesway BLS-6038First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | ABC Bluesway BLS-6038 / Bluesway BLS-6038LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | US | MCA Records MCA-1365LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1983 | US | MCA Records MCA-1365LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1989 | Brazil | MCA Records 670.9041LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | US | Bluesway 620864 / Elemental Music 620864LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
Tracklist
- A1The Hookers (If You Miss 'Im ... I Got 'Im)4:41
- A2Baby, I Love You4:08
- A3Lonesome Mood5:11
- A4Bang Bang Bang Bang4:45
- A5If You Take Care Of Me, I'll Take Care Of You3:33
- B1Baby, Be Strong5:03
- B2I Wanna Be Your Puppy, Baby8:06
- B3I Don't Care When You Go2:34
- B4Have Mercy On My Soul!7:54
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of If You Miss 'Im ... I Got 'Im are there?
10 vinyl pressings of If You Miss 'Im ... I Got 'Im are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1970 and 2019.
When was If You Miss 'Im ... I Got 'Im first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, UK, Canada, France and more. One of them is Bluesway BLS-6038.
How do I tell if my copy of If You Miss 'Im ... I Got 'Im is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLS-6038, SPB 1016, BLS 6038, 2 C 062-91429) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BL-S-6038 -A LW and BL-S-6038 -B LW. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is If You Miss 'Im ... I Got 'Im 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.
