US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EKL-114Elektra 114
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
EKL 114 A AB PB BRunout side A
EKL 114 B AB PB ERunout side B
Josh WhiteSings Ballads - Blues
Vinyl pressings
Sings Ballads - Blues
by Josh White · 1957
10 pressings5 countriesBlues
Sings Ballads - Blues was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Sings Ballads - Blues
4 pressings came out in 1957, the album's first year, in 3 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.
France
1957- Label and catalog number
- Mode Disques MDEKL 9454
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
France
1957- Label and catalog number
- Mode Disques MDEKL. 9454
- Format
- LP, Mono
Japan
1957- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EKL-114Elektra LPM-92
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | France | Mode Disques MDEKL 9454First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | France | Mode Disques MDEKL. 9454First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | Japan | Elektra EKL-114 / Elektra LPM-92First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Elektra EKL-114 / Elektra 114First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | US | Elektra EKL-114LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Elektra EKL-114LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | US | Elektra EKL-114 / Elektra 114LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Europe | Doxy DOY646LPLP | LP |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Sweden | Storyville SLP 167LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Elektra EKL-114LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Midnight Special
- A2Miss Otis Regrets
- A3Halleleu
- A4Woman Sure Is A Curious Critter
- A5Prison Bound Blues
- A6Gloomy Sunday
- B1Ball And Chain Blues
- B2One For My Baby
- B3Jim Crow Train
- B4Told My Captain
- B5So Soon In The Mornin'
- B6Bury My Body
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sings Ballads - Blues are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Sings Ballads - Blues are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1957 and 2011.
When was Sings Ballads - Blues first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US, France, Japan. One of them is Elektra EKL-114.
How do I tell if my copy of Sings Ballads - Blues is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EKL-114, MDEKL 9454, MDEKL. 9454) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EKL 114 A AB PB B and EKL 114 B AB PB E. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sings Ballads - 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.
