US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Vanguard VSD-11/12
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
XSV220922-1A p V SD 11 ARunout A
XSV220923-1D VSD 11- B pRunout B
XSV220924-1A V SD-12 A pRunout C
XSV220925-1A p V SD12 BRunout D
John Paul HammondThe Best Of John Hammond
Vinyl pressings
The Best Of John Hammond
by John Paul Hammond · 1970
11 pressings6 countriesCountry BluesElectric BluesChicago BluesDelta Blues
The Best Of John Hammond was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Best Of John Hammond
4 pressings came out in 1970, 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.
UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- Vanguard VSD-11/12
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Gatefold
Australia
1970- Label and catalog number
- Vanguard VSD-11/12
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
XSV 220922 ᐂ VSD11/12R1 ADisc 1 Side A
VSD11/12R1 B XSV 220923 ᐂDisc 1 Side B
VSD11/12 A R2 ᐂDisc 2 Side A
VSD11/12 B R2 ᐂDisc 2 Side B
Canada
1970- Label and catalog number
- Vanguard VSD-11/12
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
XSV 220922 VSD-11-A TGSide A runout
XSV 220923 VSD-11-B TGSide B runout
XSV- 220924 TGSide C runout
VSD-12-B TGSide D runout
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.
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | Vanguard VSD-11/12First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1970 | Canada | Vanguard VSD-11/12First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1970 | UK | Vanguard VSD-11/12First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1970 | US | Vanguard VSD-11/12First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1971 | US | Vanguard VSD-11/12LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | US | Vanguard VSD-11/12LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1989 | UK | Vanguard VNP 5314LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | South Korea | Seoul Records SAPR-097 / Vanguard VSD-11/12LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Greece | Vanguard VSD-11/12LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Greece | Vanguard VS 510 / Vanguard VSD 11/12LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | US | Vanguard VSD-11/12LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1My Babe2:06
- A2Still A Fool (Two Trains Running)3:19
- A3I Wish You Would Come Back, Baby2:37
- A4Milk Cow Calf's Blues2:43
- A5No Money Down3:47
- A6They Call It Stormy Monday (But Tuesday Is Just As Bad)4:07
- B1Big Boss Man2:39
- B2See That My Grave Is Kept Clean5:11
- B3So Many Roads, So Many Trains2:40
- B4Louise, Louise Blues4:02
- B5Give Me A 32-203:37
- C1Baby, Please Dont Go2:11
- C2I'm A Man3:18
- C3Stones In My Passway3:08
- C4Get Right Church1:51
- C5Backdoor Man4:13
- C6Statesbourough Blues3:24
- D1Traveling Riverside Blues3:07
- D2Drop Down Mama2:43
- D3Keys To The Highway3:10
- D4Barbecue Blues3:18
- D5Going Back To Florida2:50
- D6Who Do You Love3:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Best Of John Hammond are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Best Of John Hammond are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1970 and 1990.
When was The Best Of John Hammond first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, UK, Australia, Canada. One of them is Vanguard VSD-11/12.
How do I tell if my copy of The Best Of John Hammond is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VSD-11/12) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XSV220922-1A p V SD 11 A and XSV220923-1D VSD 11- B p. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Best Of John Hammond 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.
