France
1972- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 40 434Atlantic SD 1637
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-722673-A ATMP KFM 40434A PRSide A runout etched
ST-A-722674-A HTMP KFM 40434 B PTSide B runout etched
Vinyl pressings
Blues At Montreux
by King Curtis · 1972
22 pressings10 countriesElectric BluesBlues
Blues At Montreux was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Blues At Montreux
1 pressing came out in 1972, 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 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | France | Atlantic 40 434 / Atlantic SD 1637First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Australia | Atlantic SD 1637LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Canada | Atlantic SD 1637LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Germany | Atlantic ATL 40434LP | LP |
| 1973 | Germany | Atlantic ATL 40 434 / Atlantic SD 1637LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Germany | Atlantic ATL 40 434 / Atlantic SD 1637LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Germany | Atlantic ATL 40 434 / Atlantic SD 1637LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Italy | Atlantic K 40434 / Atlantic SD 1637LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | South Africa | Atlantic ATL 1020LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | South Africa | Atlantic ATC 9443LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | UK | Atlantic K40434 / Atlantic SD 1837LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Atlantic SD 1637LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Atlantic SD 1637LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Atlantic SD 1637LP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1973 | US | Atlantic SD 1637LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Europe | Klimt Records MJJ414CCLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Atlantic SD 1637LP, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| ? | US | Atlantic SD 1637LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Atlantic SD 1637LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Atlantic SD 1637LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Junker's Blues8:04
- A2Sneaky Pete6:15
- A3Everything's Gonna Be Alright5:26
- B1Get With It3:31
- B2Poor Boy Blues9:24
- B3I'm Having Fun5:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Blues At Montreux are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Blues At Montreux are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1972 and 2021.
When was Blues At Montreux first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in France. One of them is Atlantic 40 434.
How do I tell if my copy of Blues At Montreux is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 40 434) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-A-722673-A ATMP KFM 40434A PR and ST-A-722674-A HTMP KFM 40434 B PT. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Blues At Montreux 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.
