US
1977- Label and catalog number
- London Records LC 50003
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ZAL 14793Label Side A
ZAL 14794Label Side B
Vinyl pressings
Primal Solos
by John Mayall · 1977
25 pressings9 countriesBlues RockModern Electric BluesRockBlues
Primal Solos was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Primal Solos
18 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 7 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.
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- London Records LC 50003
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · 26 - PRC Compton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
LC-50003 -A- PRC-C-1-1ZAL14793 STERLINGgz.Side A, runout
STERLINGgz. LC-50003 ZAL14794 -B- PRC-C-1-1Side B, runout
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- London Records LC 50003
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ZAL14793 BESTSide A, runout, etched
ZAL14794 BESTSide B, runout, etched
ZAL 14793 BWSide A, label
ZAL 14794 BWSide B, label
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- London Records LC 50003
- Format
- LP, Album · Waddell Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZAL 14793 W STERLINGSide A
ZAL 14794 W STERLINGSide B
ZAL 14793 WLabel Side A
ZAL 14794 WLabel Side B
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- London Records LC 50003
- Format
- LP, Album · Bestway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZAL14793 BESTSide A, runout, etched
ZAL14794 BESTSide B, runout, etched
ZAL 14793 BWSide A, label
ZAL 14794 BWSide B, label
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- London Records LC 50003
- 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 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | London Records SAHA.7812 / London Records SAHA-7812First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Canada | London Records LC 50003First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Greece | London Records LC 50003First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Greece | London Records LC 50003 / London Records 50003First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | London Records LAX-146First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Japan | London Records GP-1075First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | London Records K16P-9065First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | London Records GP-1075First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Netherlands | London Records 6412 251First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | London Records LC 50003First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | London Records LC 50003First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | London Records LC 50003First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | London Records LC 50003First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | London Records LC 50003First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | London Records LC 50003First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Japan | London Records L20P 1128LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | UK | Decca TAB 66LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | UK | Decca TAB 66LP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1986 | US | London Records LC 50003 / London Records 820 320-1 R-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Decca TAB 66LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Europe | Decca TAB 66LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Europe | Decca TAB 66 / Deram 820 320-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1(Intro) Maudie2:26
- A2It Hurts To Be In Love3:19
- A3Have You Ever Loved A Woman6:44
- A4Bye Bye Bird3:48
- A5I'm Your Hoochie Coochie Man3:53
- B1(Intro) Look At That Girl6:47
- B2Wish You Were Mine8:45
- B3Start Walkin'7:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Primal Solos are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Primal Solos are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1977 and 1986.
When was Primal Solos first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, Australia, Canada, Greece and more. One of them is London Records LC 50003.
How do I tell if my copy of Primal Solos is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LC 50003, SAHA.7812, LAX-146, GP-1075) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZAL 14793 and ZAL 14794. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Primal Solos 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.
