US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Excello LP-8000Excello L.P. 8000
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Deep Groove
- Runout / matrix
8000-A SheldonSide A runout
8000-B SheldonSide B runout
Lightning SlimRooster Blues
Vinyl pressings
Rooster Blues
by Lightning Slim · 1960
15 pressings3 countriesLouisiana BluesBlues
Rooster 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 Rooster Blues
3 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
1960- Label and catalog number
- Excello LP-8000Excello L.P. 8000
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Non-Deep Groove
- Runout / matrix
8000-A SheldonRunout side A
8000-B SheldonRunout side B
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Excello LP-8000Excello L.P. 8000
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Small Pressing Ring
- Runout / matrix
8000-A SheldonRunout side A
8000-B SheldonRunout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | US | Excello LP-8000 / Excello L.P. 8000First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Excello LP-8000 / Excello L.P. 8000First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Excello LP-8000 / Excello L.P. 8000First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | Excello LP-8000LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | Excello LP-8000 / Excello L.P. 8000LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | UK | Blue Horizon S 7-63863LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Europe | Rumble Records RUM2011064LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 2016 | US | Excello B0025320-01 / Universal Music Special Markets B0025320-01LP, Club Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited, Numbered, Club edition, Colored vinyl | LP, Club Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited, Numbered, Club edition, Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | Europe | WaxTime 772217LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Europe | Blues Joint 8024LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Excello Excello 8000LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | US | Excello LP-8000 / Excello L.P. 8000LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Excello 8000 / Excello LP-8000LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Excello LP-8000 / Excello L.P. 8000LP, Album, Misprint, Reissue | LP, Album, Misprint, Reissue |
| ? | US | Excello LP-8000 / Excello L.P. 8000LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Rooster Blues2:38
- A2Long Leanie Mama2:09
- A3My Starter Won't Work2:45
- A4"GI" Slim2:30
- A5Bed Bug Blues2:14
- A6Lightnin's Troubles2:25
- B1Hoo-Doo Blues2:06
- B2It's Mighty Crazy2:33
- B3Sweet Little Woman2:10
- B4Tom Cat Blues2:56
- B5Feelin' Awful Blues2:56
- B6I'm Leavin' You Baby2:27
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rooster Blues are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Rooster Blues are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1960 and 2024.
When was Rooster Blues first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US. One of them is Excello LP-8000.
How do I tell if my copy of Rooster Blues is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LP-8000) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 8000-A Sheldon and 8000-B Sheldon. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rooster 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.