US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Everest Records Archive Of Folk & Jazz Music FS-241
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
FS 241ASide A Runout
FS 241BSide B Runout
Lightnin' HopkinsLightnin' Hopkins
Vinyl pressings
Lightnin' Hopkins
by Lightnin' Hopkins · 1969
13 pressings6 countriesCountry BluesBlues
Lightnin' Hopkins was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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' Hopkins
1 pressing came out in 1969, 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 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | US | Everest Records Archive Of Folk & Jazz Music FS-241First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | US | Everest Records Archive Of Folk & Jazz Music FS-241LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1973 | France & Benelux | Vogue LDM. 30144LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | UK | Ember Records EMB 3423LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1979 | US | Everest Records Archive Of Folk & Jazz Music FS-241LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Everest Records Archive Of Folk & Jazz Music FS-241LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | France | Vogue 512512LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1980 | France | Vogue 512512LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1984 | Germany | Astan 20087LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1984 | Germany | Tobacco Road B/2666 / Astan 20087LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1984 | Germany | Astan 20087LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | South Africa | Mellomood MM 80008LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | US | Everest Records Archive Of Folk & Jazz Music FS-241 / Everest Records Archive Of Folk & Jazz Music FS 241LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Big Black Cadillac Blues4:48
- A2Early In The Mornin' Blues5:17
- A3Coffee House Blues2:01
- A4I've Been Buked And Scorned5:10
- B1Stool Pidgeon Blues3:04
- B2Brand New Car5:29
- B3Drinkin' In The Blues5:05
- B4Ball Of Twine2:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lightnin' Hopkins are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Lightnin' Hopkins are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1969 and 1984.
When was Lightnin' Hopkins first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US. One of them is Everest Records Archive Of Folk & Jazz Music FS-241.
How do I tell if my copy of Lightnin' Hopkins is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FS-241) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, FS 241A and FS 241B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lightnin' Hopkins 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.
