US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Kent KST 9008
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Gatefold
Lightnin' HopkinsA Legend In His Own Time
Vinyl pressings
A Legend In His Own Time
by Lightnin' Hopkins · 1970
10 pressings2 countriesTexas BluesBlues
A Legend In His Own Time was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 A Legend In His Own Time
1 pressing came out in 1970, 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | Kent KST 9008First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1970 | US | Kent KST 9008LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1971 | US | Kent KST 9008 / Kent 9008LP, Compilation, Repress | LP, Compilation, Repress |
| 1975 | France | Musidisc 30 AB 5608 / Musidisc AB 5608LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1976 | France | Musidisc 30 AB 5608 / Musidisc AB 5608LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Musidisc 30 AB 5608 / Musidisc AB 5608LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | US | Kent KST 9008LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | United US-7785 / United US 7785LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | US | United US-7785 / United US 7785LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | US | United US-7785 / United US 7785LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1War News Blues2:45
- A2Black Cat2:28
- A3Bad Luck And Trouble2:33
- A4Mistreated Blues2:38
- A5Candy Kitchen2:41
- A6Needed Time2:50
- B1Appetite Blues2:28
- B2One Kind Favor2:47
- B3House Upon The Hill2:33
- B4Everyday I Have The Blues2:20
- B5Someday Baby2:30
- B6Ticket Agent2:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Legend In His Own Time are there?
10 vinyl pressings of A Legend In His Own Time are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1970 and 1976.
When was A Legend In His Own Time first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US. One of them is Kent KST 9008.
How do I tell if my copy of A Legend In His Own Time is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KST 9008) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Legend In His Own Time 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.
