US
1969- Label and catalog number
- GRT Records GRT 10010
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
GRT-10010 - ◌ A2 6-111Side A runout, stamped
GRT-10010 - 6-112 -1B ◌Side B runout, stamped
6-111Side A label
6-112Side B label
Johnny WinterThe Johnny Winter Story
Vinyl pressings
The Johnny Winter Story
by Johnny Winter · 1969
12 pressings8 countriesRhythm & BluesRockBluesPop
The Johnny Winter Story was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 The Johnny Winter Story
7 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 4 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
1969- Label and catalog number
- GRT GRT 10010
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
Ƨ 6-111 - 1B GRT-10010Runout Side A [Variant 1]
Ƨ 6-112 - 1B GRT-10010-Runout Side B [Variant 1]
Ƨ GRT-6-111-1D A3 oRunout Side A [Variant 2]
Ƨ GRT-6-112-1D o ARunout Side B [Variant 2]
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- GRT GRT 10010
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P GRT 6-111-1CSide A
P 0 GRT-6112-1FSide B
(6-111)Label - Side A
(6-112)Label - Side B
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- GRT Records GRT 10010
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo
Canada
1969- Label and catalog number
- London Records NAS 13516
- Format
- LP, Compilation
France
1969- Label and catalog number
- GRT Records GRT 500 002
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
H: CED. 500002A MPSide A, etched
H: CED. 500002B MPSide B, etched
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.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Canada | London Records NAS 13516First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1969 | France | GRT Records GRT 500 002First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1969 | Japan | GRT UPS 1191-GFirst yearLP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | GRT Records GRT 10010First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | GRT Records GRT 10010First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | GRT GRT 10010First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | GRT GRT 10010First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Scandinavia | Sonet GP-9972 / Grand Prix GP-9972LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1971 | Spain | GRT Records S-21.387LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | Spain | GRT Records S-21.387 / Movieplay S-21.387LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Horizon L15146 / GRT GRT-X200LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | New Zealand | Festival Records (NZ) Ltd. SFL-933516LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Ease My Heart2:07
- A2That's What Love Does2:20
- A3Crying In My Heart2:37
- A4The Guy You Left Behind3:29
- A5Shed So Many Tears4:26
- A6Creepy2:20
- A7Gangster Of Love2:27
- B1Road Runner2:02
- B2Leave My Woman (Wife) Alone2:27
- B3I Can't Believe You Want To Leave2:27
- B4Broke And Lonely2:25
- B5Oh My Darling2:21
- B6By The Light Of The Silvery Moon2:10
- B7Five After Four AM2:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Johnny Winter Story are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Johnny Winter Story are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1969 and 1972.
When was The Johnny Winter Story first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, Canada, France, Japan. One of them is GRT Records GRT 10010.
How do I tell if my copy of The Johnny Winter Story is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GRT 10010, NAS 13516, GRT 500 002, UPS 1191-G) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, GRT-10010 - ◌ A2 6-111 and GRT-10010 - 6-112 -1B ◌. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Johnny Winter Story 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.
