US
April 1960- Label and catalog number
- Herald HLP 1012Herald LP-1012
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
HLP 1012-A LWRunout A
HLP 1012-B LWRunout B
HLP 1012ALabel A
HLP 1012BLabel B
Vinyl pressings
Lightnin' And The Blues
by Lightnin' Hopkins · 1960
17 pressings5 countriesTexas BluesBlues
Lightnin' And The Blues was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 Lightnin' And The Blues
2 pressings came out in 1960, 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.
US
April 1960- Label and catalog number
- Herald HLP 1012Herald LP-1012
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | US | Herald HLP 1012 / Herald LP-1012First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Herald HLP 1012 / Herald LP-1012First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Mount Vernon Music MVM 104LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Mount Vernon Music MVM 104LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Mount Vernon Music MVM 104LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Folk Art Recordings FLP 5003LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Italy | Universe UV 130LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
2010s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | US | Herald LP-1012 / Herald 1012LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 2016 | Europe | Southern Routes SR-2504LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 2018 | Europe | Wax Love WLV82075LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2018 | Germany | Be! Sharp Records BE6175LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 2018 | US | Herald HLP 1012LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Japan | Herald 1012 / P-Vine Records PLP-7115LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 2023 | Japan | Herald 1012 / P-Vine Records PLP-7908CGLP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Japan | Herald 1012 / P-Vine Records PLP-7458LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Herald HLP 1012 / Herald LP-1012LP, Compilation, Repress, Styrene, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Repress, Styrene, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Herald HLP 1012 / Herald LP-1012LP, Compilation, Styrene, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Styrene, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Nothin' But The Blues
- A2Don't Think Cause You're Pretty
- A3Lightnin's Boogie
- A4Life I Used To Live
- A5Sick Feelin' Blues
- A6Evil Hearted Woman
- B1Blues For My Cookie
- B2Sittin' Down Thinkin'
- B3My Baby's Gone
- B4Lonesome In Your Home
- B5Lightnin's Special
- B6My Little Kewpie Doll
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lightnin' And The Blues are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Lightnin' And The Blues are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1960 and 2024.
When was Lightnin' And The Blues first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US. One of them is Herald HLP 1012, released April 1960.
How do I tell if my copy of Lightnin' And The Blues is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use HLP 1012) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, HLP 1012-A LW and HLP 1012-B LW. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lightnin' And The 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.
