US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Blues Spectrum BS 103
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BS 103-2 S4269A engraphed
BS 103-2 S4270B engraphed
Johnny OtisGreat Rhythm & Blues Oldies Volume 3 - Johnny Otis
Vinyl pressings
Great Rhythm & Blues Oldies Volume 3 - Johnny Otis
by Johnny Otis · 1973
12 pressings7 countriesRhythm & BluesFunk / SoulBlues
Great Rhythm & Blues Oldies Volume 3 - Johnny Otis was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Great Rhythm & Blues Oldies Volume 3 - Johnny Otis
3 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 2 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- Bulldog Records BDL 1002
- Format
- LP
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- Bulldog Records BLD 1002
- 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 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | UK | Bulldog Records BDL 1002First yearLP | LP |
| 1973 | UK | Bulldog Records BLD 1002First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Blues Spectrum BS 103First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Japan | Stateside IGS-40025LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1975 | France | Columbia 2 C 062 - 95828 / Columbia 2C 062 - 95.828LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Spain | Discophon J-4479LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Italy | Frog Records BRP 2023LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Italy | Frog Records BRP 2023LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1982 | Italy | Frog Records BRP 2023LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Italy | Frog Records BRP 2023LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Bellaphon BI 15226LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | UK | Bulldog Records BDL 1002LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Willie And The Hand Jive2:43
- A2Barrelhouse Blues3:50
- A3Please Don't Leave Me2:40
- A4Bad Luck Shadow3:28
- A5Fannie Mae3:12
- A6The Signifyin' Monkey2:58
- B1Harlem Nocturne3:28
- B2Stack-A-Lee2:35
- B3Don't Start Me To Talkin'2:00
- B4Baby, I've Got News For You2:37
- B5Country Girl2:33
- B6Bye Bye Baby3:03
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Great Rhythm & Blues Oldies Volume 3 - Johnny Otis are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Great Rhythm & Blues Oldies Volume 3 - Johnny Otis are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1973 and 1982.
When was Great Rhythm & Blues Oldies Volume 3 - Johnny Otis first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, UK. One of them is Blues Spectrum BS 103.
How do I tell if my copy of Great Rhythm & Blues Oldies Volume 3 - Johnny Otis is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BS 103, BDL 1002, BLD 1002) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BS 103-2 S4269 and BS 103-2 S4270. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Great Rhythm & Blues Oldies Volume 3 - Johnny Otis 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.