US
April 1969- Label and catalog number
- Stax STS 2008
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Johnnie TaylorRaw Blues
Vinyl pressings
Raw Blues
by Johnnie Taylor · 1969
14 pressings7 countriesRhythm & BluesSoulFunk / Soul
Raw Blues was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Raw Blues
9 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 6 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
April 1969- Label and catalog number
- Stax STS-2008
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
XSBV - 129989 - 1B
STS 2008 STL 19
US
April 1969- Label and catalog number
- Stax STS 2008Stax STS-2008
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XSBV-129988 (STL-0019)Label side A
XSBV-129989 (STL-0020)Label side B
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Stax STS 2008
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
Australia
1969- Label and catalog number
- Stax SKL 933,281Stax STS-2008
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SMX30649
SMX30650
Canada
1969- Label and catalog number
- Stax STS 2008
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
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.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Australia | Stax SKL 933,281 / Stax STS-2008First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Canada | Stax STS 2008First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | New Zealand | Stax SKL 933,231First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | South Africa | Stax SZB 8228First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Spain | Stax S-21114First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Stax STS 2008First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Stax STS 2008First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Stax STS-2008First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | Stax STS 2008 / Stax STS-2008First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | Stax MPS-8508LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | Stax MPS-8508LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | US | Stax CR00274LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Stax STX 88053LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Stax MPS-8508LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Where There's Smoke There's Fire3:04
- A2Hello Sundown2:49
- A3Pardon Me Lady2:59
- A4Where Can A Man Go From Here3:16
- A5That Bone2:58
- B1That's Where It's At2:32
- B2Part Time Love3:30
- B3If I Had It To Do Over Again3:05
- B4You're Good For Me3:34
- B5You Can't Keep A Good Man Down2:38
- B6You Can't Win With A Losing Hand2:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Raw Blues are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Raw Blues are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1969 and 2023.
When was Raw Blues first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and more. One of them is Stax STS 2008, released April 1969.
How do I tell if my copy of Raw Blues is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use STS 2008, STS-2008, SKL 933,281, SKL 933,231) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Raw 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.
