UK
1967- Label and catalog number
- Ace Of Clubs ACL 1243
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL-8040-1ARunout, A-side, stamped
ARL-8041-1ARunout, B-side, stamped
Vinyl pressings
The Blues Alone
by John Mayall · 1967
53 pressings14 countriesElectric BluesBlues RockChicago BluesPiano Blues
The Blues Alone was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 Blues Alone
19 pressings came out in 1967, 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
1967- Label and catalog number
- Ace Of Clubs SCL 1243Ace Of Clubs SCL.1243
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Album
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-8040-1WStamped runout side 1
ZAL-8041-1WStamped runout side 2
UK
1967- Label and catalog number
- Ace Of Clubs SCL 1243Ace Of Clubs SCL.1243
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Album
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-8040-1WStamped runout side A
ZAL-8041-1WStamped runout side B
UK
1967- Label and catalog number
- Ace Of Clubs ACL 1243
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL-8040-1ARunout, A-side, stamped
ARL-8041-1ARunout, B-side, stamped
UK
1967- Label and catalog number
- Ace Of Clubs SCL 1243Ace Of Clubs SCL.1243
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Album
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-8040-1WSide A runout stamped
ZAL-8041-1WSide B runout stamped
ZAL.8040Side A label
ZAL.8041Side B label
UK
1967- Label and catalog number
- Ace Of Clubs ACL 1243Ace Of Clubs ACL.1243
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL-8040-1A B 1A stamped
ARL-8041-1A B 1B stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 53 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s33 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Australia | Ace Of Clubs SCLA 1243First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1967 | Australia | Ace Of Clubs ACLA 1243First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Australia | Ace Of Clubs SCLA-1243First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1967 | Australia | Ace Of Clubs SCLA-1243First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1967 | Australia | Ace Of Clubs SCLA-1243First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1967 | Germany | Decca SLK 16541-PFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | Germany | Decca SLK 16541-PFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | Netherlands | Ace of Clubs SCL 1243First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | New Zealand | Ace Of Clubs SCLM 1243First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | UK | Ace Of Clubs ACL 1243First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | UK | Ace Of Clubs SCL 1243 / Ace Of Clubs SCL.1243First yearLP, Stereo, Album | LP, Stereo, Album |
| 1967 | UK | Ace Of Clubs SCL 1243 / Ace Of Clubs SCL.1243First yearLP, Stereo, Album | LP, Stereo, Album |
| 1967 | UK | Ace Of Clubs ACL 1243First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | UK | Ace Of Clubs SCL 1243 / Ace Of Clubs SCL.1243First yearLP, Stereo, Album | LP, Stereo, Album |
| 1967 | UK | Ace Of Clubs ACL 1243 / Ace Of Clubs ACL.1243First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | France | Decca 190.015LP, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1970 | France | Decca 190.015LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1972 | France | Decca 115.130 BLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Germany | Decca 6.30122-05 / Decca 6.30122-5LP, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1981 | Germany | Decca 6.30122-05LP, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1988 | Greece | Decca 820535-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1988 | UK | Decca SCL 1243 / Ace Of Clubs SCL 1243LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | US | Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab MFSL 1-246 / London Records MFSL 1-246LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Worldwide | Ace Of Clubs UMCLP033 / Universal Music Recordings UMCLP033LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Ace Of Clubs SCL 1243LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Greece | Decca 45110LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | Ace Of Clubs SCLI 1243LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Decca 6454 010LP, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Stereo, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Ace Of Clubs SCL 1243LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Ace Of Clubs SCL 1243LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Ace Of Clubs SCL 1243 / Decca SCL 1243LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Decca SCL 1243 / Ace Of Clubs SCL 1243LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Decca SCL 1243 / Ace Of Clubs SCL 1243LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | US | London Records PS 534 / London Records PS-534LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | London Records PS 534 / London Records PS-534LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Brand New Start3:22
- A2Please Don't Tell2:30
- A3Down The Line3:43
- A4Sonny Boy Blow3:49
- A5Marsha's Mood3:13
- A6No More Tears3:11
- B1Catch That Train2:17
- B2Cancelling Out4:19
- B3Harp Man2:42
- B4Brown Sugar3:44
- B5Broken Wings4:16
- B6Don't Kick Me3:11
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Blues Alone are there?
53 vinyl pressings of The Blues Alone are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1967 and 2023.
When was The Blues Alone first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in UK, Australia, Germany, Netherlands and more. One of them is Ace Of Clubs ACL 1243.
How do I tell if my copy of The Blues Alone is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ACL 1243, SCL 1243, SCL.1243, SCLA 1243) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ARL-8040-1A and ARL-8041-1A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Blues Alone 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.
