UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Checker 6467 305
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
6467305 1Y// 1▽420 11 11 04Side A runout
6467305 2Y// 1▽420 1 1 4Side B runout
John Lee HookerMad Man Blues
Vinyl pressings
Mad Man Blues
by John Lee Hooker · 1972
17 pressings6 countriesBlues
Mad Man Blues was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Mad Man Blues
1 pressing came out in 1972, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | UK | Checker 6467 305First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1973 | France | Chess CH 50 007LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Chess 2CH 60011LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1973 | US | Chess 2CH 60011LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | Chess 2CH 60011LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1973 | US | Chess 2CH 60011LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1973 | US | Chess 2CH 60011LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1974 | Spain | Movieplay S-50.025/26LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Italy | Frog Records ABRP 22006 / Carosello ABRP 22006LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1981 | Italy | Frog Records ABRP 22006 / Carosello ABRP 22006LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1982 | US | Chess CH-2-9214LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1984 | Canada | Chess CH-2-9214LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1984 | US | Chess CH-2-9214 / Chess CH2-9214LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1984 | US | Chess CH-2-9214 / Chess CH2-9214LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Chess CH2-92507 / Chess CH-2-9214LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | US | Chess CH2-92507 / Chess CH-2-9214LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | US | Chess 2CH 60011LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Mad Man Blues2:39
- A2Ground Hog Blues2:25
- A3Down At The Landing3:10
- A4Louise2:35
- A5Leave My Wife Alone2:34
- A6Just Me And My Telephone3:14
- B1In The Mood2:41
- B2Love Blues3:00
- B3It's My Own Fault2:22
- B4I Don't Want Your Money2:58
- B5Stella Mae2:59
- B6Sugar Mama2:30
- C1Walkin' The Boogie3:08
- C2Worried Life Blues3:00
- C3Peace Lovin' Man3:48
- C4Dreamin' Blues3:02
- C5I'll Never Trust Your Love Again3:20
- C6Hey Boogie2:59
- D1You Know, I Know3:46
- D2Union Station Blues2:31
- D3High Priced Woman3:15
- D4Please Don't Go2:26
- D5I Put My Trust In You5:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mad Man Blues are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Mad Man Blues are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1972 and 1984.
When was Mad Man Blues first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in UK. One of them is Checker 6467 305.
How do I tell if my copy of Mad Man Blues is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6467 305) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 6467305 1Y// 1▽420 11 11 04 and 6467305 2Y// 1▽420 1 1 4. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mad Man 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.
