US
December 25, 1965- Label and catalog number
- Vanguard VRS-9197
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
VRS-9197A XTV106272-1B 1 P Λl oA-side runout, stamped
VRS-9197B XTV106273-1B PB-side runout, stamped
Judy RoderickWoman Blue
Vinyl pressings
Woman Blue
by Judy Roderick · 1965
10 pressings5 countriesBluesFolkWorld& Country
Woman Blue was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Woman Blue
6 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 2 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
December 25, 1965- Label and catalog number
- Vanguard VSD-79197
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Orange Labels
- Runout / matrix
VSD-79197A XSV106274-1A 1 A3Runout A stamped
VSD-79197B XSV106275-1A 1 1Runout B stamped
VSD-79197-ALabel A
VSD-79197-BLabel B
US
December 25, 1965- Label and catalog number
- Vanguard VSD-79197
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
VSD-79197A XSV106274-1C \ PA-side runout, stamped
VSD-79197B XSV106275-1AB-side runout, stamped
US
December 25, 1965- Label and catalog number
- Vanguard VSD-79197
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
VSD-79197A XSV106274-1C \ P B3A-side runout, stamped
o VSD-79197B XSV106275-1A P 1 2B-side runout, stamped
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Vanguard VRS-9197
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
Canada
1965- Label and catalog number
- Vanguard VRS-9197
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, 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.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Canada | Vanguard VRS-9197First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1965 | US | Vanguard VRS-9197First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1965 | US | Vanguard VRS-9197First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Vanguard VSD-79197First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Vanguard VSD-79197First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Vanguard VSD-79197First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Austria | Amadeo AVRS 9205 / Amadeo AVRS 9205 StLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Spain | Amadeo HAM 251-06 / Hispavox HAM (S) 251-06LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | UK | Fontana STFL.6078 / Fontana TFL 6078LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | UK | Fontana TFL 6078 / Fontana 6078LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Someone To Talk My Troubles To2:40
- A2Born In The Country4:20
- A3Rock Me, Baby4:35
- A4Walking Slow Behind You2:05
- A5Young Girl's Dream2:50
- A6Mistreated4:30
- A7Louisville Lou2:23
- B1Country Girl Blues3:34
- B2Contemporary Blues4:00
- B3Black And Blue2:35
- B4You Were On My Mind3:24
- B5Two Hoboes2:47
- B6Woman Blue5:39
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Woman Blue are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Woman Blue are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1965 and 1966.
When was Woman Blue first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, Canada. One of them is Vanguard VRS-9197, released December 25, 1965.
How do I tell if my copy of Woman Blue is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VRS-9197, VSD-79197) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VRS-9197A XTV106272-1B 1 P Λl o and VRS-9197B XTV106273-1B P. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Woman Blue 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.