Canada
February 1980- Label and catalog number
- Blue Sky JZ 36343Epic JZ 36343
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AL-36343-1A-2HZD: DM 2Side 1, etched
BL-36343-1A-2HZD: DM 1Side 2, etched
AL 36343Side 1 label
BL 36343Side 2 label
Vinyl pressings
Raisin' Cain
by Johnny Winter · 1980
18 pressings10 countriesBlues RockRockBlues
Raisin' Cain was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Raisin' Cain
17 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 9 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.
Canada
1980- Label and catalog number
- Blue Sky JZ 36343
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Blue Sky SKY 84103
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SKY-S 84103-A1 ∴Side A Runout - etched
SKY-S 84103-B1 ∴Side B Runout - etched
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Blue Sky SKY 84103
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SKY 84103 A*Side A Label
SKY 84103-B*Side B Label
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Blue Sky JZ 36343
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Blue Sky JZ 36343
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T AL 36343-1D STERLING
T BL 36343-1D STERLING
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | Epic ELPS 4058First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Australia | Epic ELPS 4058First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Brazil | Epic 144401First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Canada | Blue Sky JZ 36343First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Europe | Blue Sky SKY 84103 / Blue Sky 84103First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Japan | Blue Sky 25AP 1769First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | New Zealand | Epic ELPS 4058First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Spain | Epic SKY 84103First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | UK | Blue Sky SKY 84103First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | UK | Blue Sky SKY 84103First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | Blue Sky JZ 36343First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Blue Sky JZ 36343First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | Blue Sky JZ 36343First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Blue Sky JZ 36343First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | Blue Sky JZ 36343First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Germany | Blue Label SPV 265011 LPLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1The Crawl2:05
- A2Sitting In The Jail House3:19
- A3Like A Rolling Stone5:35
- A4New York, New York5:10
- A5Bon Ton Roulet4:43
- B1Rollin' And Tumblin'3:25
- B2Talk Is Cheap3:40
- B3Wolf In Sheep's Clothing5:30
- B4Don't Hide Your Love3:26
- B5Mother-In-Law Blues2:53
- B6Walkin' Slowly3:19
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Raisin' Cain are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Raisin' Cain are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1980 and 2013.
When was Raisin' Cain first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in Canada, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Blue Sky JZ 36343, released February 1980.
How do I tell if my copy of Raisin' Cain is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JZ 36343, SKY 84103, ELPS 4058, 144401) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AL-36343-1A-2HZD: DM 2 and BL-36343-1A-2HZD: DM 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Raisin' Cain 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.
