UK
1956- Label and catalog number
- Pye Nixa NJL.2
- Format
- LP, Album · Orange cover
- Runout / matrix
TT-1002-A-1Side A
TT-1002-B-1Side B
Josh WhiteJosh White's Blues
Vinyl pressings
Josh White's Blues
by Josh White · 1956
15 pressings7 countriesBlues
Josh White's Blues was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 Josh White's Blues
1 pressing came out in 1956, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | UK | Pye Nixa NJL.2First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1957 | Canada | Mercury MG 20203 / Mercury MG20203LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Mercury MG 20203 / Mercury MG20203LP | LP |
| 1957 | US | Mercury MG 20203 / EmArcy MG20203LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1957 | US | Mercury MG 20203 / Mercury MG20203LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | Australia | Nixa NJL 2LP, Album | LP, Album |
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Canada | Marble Arch MALS 1208LP | LP |
| 1970 | Italy | Pye Records SLBP 63.007LP | LP |
| 1970 | New Zealand | Marble Arch MAL 1208 / Marble Arch MALS 1208LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1970 | UK | Marble Arch MAL 1208LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | UK | Marble Arch MALS 1208LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Disques Vogue VPV 76.001-30LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | PYE International VPV 76.001-30LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Mercury MG 20203 / EmArcy MG20203LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Mercury MG 20203LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1How Long How Long Blues3:05
- A2Careless Love5:32
- A3Oh Lula2:45
- A4St. Louis Blues4:18
- A5Kansas City Blues3:38
- B1I Had To Stoop To Conquer You Baby2:44
- B2I Know How To Do It2:54
- B3Dink's Blues4:35
- B4Mint Julep2:59
- B5Good Morning Blues
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Josh White's Blues are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Josh White's Blues are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1956 and 1970.
When was Josh White's Blues first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in UK. One of them is Pye Nixa NJL.2.
How do I tell if my copy of Josh White's Blues is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NJL.2) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TT-1002-A-1 and TT-1002-B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Josh White's Blues 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.
