Canada
1966- Label and catalog number
- Imperial IM. 66175
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
IM-66175 SIDE-1 LRunout Side 1
IM-66175 SIDE-2 LRunout Side 2
Johnny Rivers(I Washed My Hands In) Muddy Water
Vinyl pressings
(I Washed My Hands In) Muddy Water
by Johnny Rivers · 1966
24 pressings15 countriesRock & RollCountry RockRock
(I Washed My Hands In) Muddy Water was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 (I Washed My Hands In) Muddy Water
21 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 13 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LIB 66175
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
LIB 66175 A-1 G KT 1A side runout
LIB 66175 B-1 R KTB side runout
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 66175
- Format
- 7", Single, Styrene · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
IM-6220 [MR(circled)] △61848Runout Side A, etched [stamped]
IM-6221 [MR(circled)] △61848-XRunout Side B, etched [stamped]
IM-6220Label A
IM-6221Label B
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 66175
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Imperial IM-66175
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
IM 6220 A 2 ISide A runout
IM 6221 1 A 1 ISide B runout
IM-6220Side A label
IM-6221Side B label
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 66175
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Shelly Pressing
- Runout / matrix
IM-6220 XRunout Side A
noneRunout Side B (blank)
IM-6220Label A
IM-6221Label B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Australia | Liberty LIB-66175First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Canada | Imperial IM. 66175First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Finland | Liberty LIB 66175First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Germany | Liberty L 23 252First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Japan | Liberty LR-1571First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1966 | Netherlands | Liberty LIB 66175First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | New Zealand | Liberty LIB 66175First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Norway | Liberty LIB 66175First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | South Africa | Imperial IRS.85First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Sweden | Liberty LIB 66175First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Sweden | Liberty LIB 66175First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Sweden | Liberty LIB 66175First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1966 | UK | Liberty LIB 66175First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | US | Imperial 66175First year7", Single, Styrene | 7", Single, Styrene |
| 1966 | US | Imperial 66175First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | International Polydor Production 421 1197", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Scandinavia | Liberty LIB 661757", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Imperial 661757", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A(I Washed My Hands In) Muddy Water2:58
- BRoogalator3:51
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of (I Washed My Hands In) Muddy Water are there?
24 vinyl pressings of (I Washed My Hands In) Muddy Water are listed here, from 15 countries.
When was (I Washed My Hands In) Muddy Water first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in Canada, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Imperial IM. 66175.
How do I tell if my copy of (I Washed My Hands In) Muddy Water is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use IM. 66175, LIB 66175, 66175, IM-66175) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, IM-66175 SIDE-1 L and IM-66175 SIDE-2 L. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is (I Washed My Hands In) Muddy Water 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.
