Germany
1987- Label and catalog number
- Entente 12-3068
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
12-3068 A High Dynamic Mastering by SNBRunout side A
12-3068 B High Dynamic Mastering by SNBRunout side B
John Mayall & The BluesbreakersThe Power Of The Blues
Vinyl pressings
The Power Of The Blues
by John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers · 1987
14 pressings8 countriesBlues RockRockBlues
The Power Of The Blues was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 The Power Of The Blues
7 pressings came out in 1987, 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
1987- Label and catalog number
- Entente ENT LP 68Entente 12-3068
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1987- Label and catalog number
- Castle Communications AG CHL 7002
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CHC 7002 + 1A H90 E DSide A
CHC 7002 + 2A H90 E DSide B
Germany
1987- Label and catalog number
- Entente 572 7068 2 AM
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
572 70 682 A (B)
833089-928 A (B9
Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- Entente 833 089-928Entente 57270682AM
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Blue Translucent
- Runout / matrix
833089-928 A G.Pauler 88Runout side A, etched [88 striked through]
833089-928 B G.PaulerRunout side B, etched
Italy
1987- Label and catalog number
- Gala Records GLLP 91016
- 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 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Europe | Entente 833 089-928 / Entente 57270682AMFirst yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1987 | Germany | Entente 12-3068First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | Germany | Entente ENT LP 68 / Entente 12-3068First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Germany | Castle Communications AG CHL 7002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Germany | Entente 572 7068 2 AMFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Italy | Gala Records GLLP 91016First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Scandinavia | Bozz BOLP 5013First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1988 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | AMIGA 8 56 376LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1988 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | AMIGA 8 56 376LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1989 | Scandinavia | Entente ENT LP 68LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1990s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Mexico | Peerless MS-2486-6LP | LP |
| 1990 | UK | DECAL LIK 62LP | LP |
| 1991 | Spain | Zafiro 30112693LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1991 | Spain | Zafiro 30112693LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Ridin' On The L & N5:21
- A2Help Me6:45
- A3Racehorse Man6:46
- B1Wild About You5:38
- B2It Ain't Right4:13
- B3Room To Move10:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Power Of The Blues are there?
14 vinyl pressings of The Power Of The Blues are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1987 and 1991.
When was The Power Of The Blues first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Germany, Europe, Italy, Scandinavia. One of them is Entente 12-3068.
How do I tell if my copy of The Power Of The Blues is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12-3068, ENT LP 68, CHL 7002, 572 7068 2 AM) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 12-3068 A High Dynamic Mastering by SNB and 12-3068 B High Dynamic Mastering by SNB. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Power 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.
