US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Janus Records JLS 3023
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
JLS 3023A-1B A1 S1Runout Side A
JLS 3023B-1B A2 S1Runout Side B
Johnny WinterEarly Times
Vinyl pressings
Early Times
by Johnny Winter · 1970
11 pressings7 countriesBlues RockRockBlues
Early Times 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 Early Times
8 pressings came out in 1970, 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
1970- Label and catalog number
- Janus Records JLS 3023
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Partially Unofficial, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
JLS-3023-A 4-70
JLS-3023-B 4-70
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Janus Records JLS 3023
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo
- Runout / matrix
JLS-3023-A Y X 70Side 1
Canada
1970- Label and catalog number
- Janus Records JLS 3023
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
JLS-3023-S1 TXSide 1, etched
JLS-3023-S2 TXSide 1, etched
France
1970- Label and catalog number
- Stateside 2C062-92286
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Germany
1970- Label and catalog number
- Bellaphon BLPS 19023
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
BLPS 19023 ASide A, stamped
BLPS 19023 BSide B, stamped
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.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Canada | Janus Records JLS 3023First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1970 | France | Stateside 2C062-92286First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1970 | Germany | Bellaphon BLPS 19023First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1970 | Italy | Ricordi International SLIR-JA 22.059First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1970 | Netherlands | Janus Records NQ 20.005First yearLP, Compilation, Partially Unofficial | LP, Compilation, Partially Unofficial |
| 1970 | US | Janus Records JLS 3023First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1970 | US | Janus Records JLS 3023First yearLP, Compilation, Partially Unofficial, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Partially Unofficial, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Janus Records JLS 3023First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Germany | Bellaphon BPU 14013LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Janus Records JLS 3023LP, Compilation, Partially Unofficial, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Partially Unofficial, Stereo |
| ? | US | Janus Records JLS 3023LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Stay By My Side2:22
- A2I Had To Cry2:01
- A3Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye2:40
- A4Harlem Nocturne (Instr.)3:00
- A5Easy Lovin' Girl2:50
- B1Bad News2:40
- B2Spiders Of The Mind3:00
- B3My World Turns All Around Her2:37
- B4Take A Chance On My Love3:02
- B5Please Come Home For Christmas2:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Early Times are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Early Times are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1970 and 1976.
When was Early Times first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, Canada, France, Germany and more. One of them is Janus Records JLS 3023.
How do I tell if my copy of Early Times is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JLS 3023, 2C062-92286, BLPS 19023, SLIR-JA 22.059) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, JLS 3023A-1B A1 S1 and JLS 3023B-1B A2 S1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Early Times 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.
