US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 7 91005-1Island Records 91005-1
- Format
- LP, Album · SRC Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MASTERDISK STIL -887161-A DMM 1-1Etched runout, side A
MASTERDISK ST-IL-887162 A DMM 1-1Etched runout, side B
John Mayall & The BluesbreakersChicago Line
Vinyl pressings
Chicago Line
by John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers · 1988
11 pressings10 countriesChicago BluesBlues
Chicago Line was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Chicago Line
4 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Germany
1988- Label and catalog number
- Entente 572 7 008 2 AM
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
572-7-008-2 AM A G. Pauler MPOSide A, etched
572-7-008-2 AM B G. Pauler MPOSide B, etched
Italy
1988- Label and catalog number
- Gala Records GLLP 91022
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
GLLP 91022/1A-side label
GLLP 91022/2B-side label
Sweden
1988- Label and catalog number
- Bozz Bolp 5012
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Germany | Entente 572 7 008 2 AMFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Italy | Gala Records GLLP 91022First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1988 | Sweden | Bozz Bolp 5012First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | US | Island Records 7 91005-1 / Island Records 91005-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | US | Island Records 91005-1LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1989 | Canada | Island Records ISL 1215LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Scandinavia | Entente ENT LP 08LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | UK | Decal LIK 61LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1990s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Mexico | Peerless MS-2485-8LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1990 | Switzerland | Castle Communications AG CHL 7001LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1991 | Spain | Zafiro 30112688LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Chicago Line5:25
- A2Gimme One More Day5:14
- A3One Life To Live5:15
- A4The Last Time4:32
- A5Dream About The Blues6:02
- B1Fascinatin' Lover4:45
- B2Cold Blooded Mama5:05
- B3The Dirty Dozens4:52
- B4Tears Came Rollin' Down5:53
- B5Life In The Jungle6:01
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Chicago Line are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Chicago Line are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1988 and 1991.
When was Chicago Line first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in US, Germany, Italy, Sweden. One of them is Island Records 7 91005-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Chicago Line is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7 91005-1, 572 7 008 2 AM, GLLP 91022, Bolp 5012) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MASTERDISK STIL -887161-A DMM 1-1 and MASTERDISK ST-IL-887162 A DMM 1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Chicago Line 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.
