Vinyl pressings
by Johnny Winter · 1977
Nothin' But The Blues was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
20 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 12 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.
AL 34813-1S STERLINGRunout side A etched (STERLING stamped
BL 34813-INX STERLINGRunout side B etched (STERLING stamped
AL 34813-1N STERLINGRunout side A etched (STERLING stamped) Variant 2
BL 34813-INX STERLINGRunout side B etched (STERLING stamped) Variant 2
AL 34813-1G A5 ISLabel A
BL 34813-1F B2 ISLabel B
STERLINGOn both sides
STERLINGRunout Both Sides [Stamped], variant 1
AL-34813-1C B4 T1Runout Side A [Etched], variant 1
BL 34813-1C B T1Runout Side B [Etched], variant 1
AL-34813-1C⃫D B12 o T1Runout Side A, etched, variant 2
AL-34813-1C STERLING A 0 T1 PRunout side A, variant 1
BL-34813-1B STERLING B PRunout side B, variant 1
AL34813-1B STERLING 1A PRunout side A, variant 2
B ̶A̶ L-\34813-1A STERLING gc A1 PRunout side B, variant 2
o T 1 AL- 34813-1xD STERLING B 8Side A, etched, x=crossed out C, o, STERLING, B stamped, variant 1
o T 1 BL34813-1C STERLING A 9Side B, etched, o, STERLING, A stamped, variant 1
SKY-82141-A-1Side A
SKY-82141-B-1Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Argentina | Epic 147.064First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1977 | Australia | CBS SBP 237029 / Blue Sky SBP 237029First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Brazil | Epic 144218First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Europe | Blue Sky SKY 82141First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Europe | Blue Sky SKY 82141First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Europe | Blue Sky SKY 82141First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1977 | Japan | Blue Sky 25AP 725First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Mexico | Epic LNS-17205 / Blue Sky LNS-17205First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Blue Sky SKY 82141First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Spain | Blue Sky SKY 82141First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | Blue Sky SKY 82141 / Blue Sky S SKY 82141First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | Blue Sky SKY 82141 / Blue Sky S SKY 82141First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Blue Sky PZ 34813First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Yugoslavia | Suzy SKY 82141 / Blue Sky SKY 82141First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Canada | Columbia PZ 34813 / Blue Sky PZ 34813First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australia | Avan-Guard Music VSLP 82141LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | UK | BGO Records BGOLP104LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Blue Sky WPZ 34813 / Epic PZ 34813LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | Europe | Blue Sky SKY 82141LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | US | Blue Sky PZ 34813LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Blue Sky PZ 34813LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Blue Sky PZ 34813LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Blue Sky PZ 34813LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
28 vinyl pressings of Nothin' But The Blues are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1977 and 1991.
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, Canada, Mexico and more. One of them is Blue Sky PZ 34813, released August 1977.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PZ 34813, SKY 82141, LNS-17205, 147.064) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AL 34813-1S STERLING and BL 34813-INX STERLING. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
