US
May 1965- Label and catalog number
- Checker 2995Checker LP-2995
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
LP-2995 S-1 13813 饾灔Runout side A
LP-2995 Side2 13814 饾灔Runout side B
Little MiltonWe're Gonna Make It
Vinyl pressings
We're Gonna Make It
by Little Milton 路 1965
13 pressings4 countriesChicago BluesBlues
We're Gonna Make It was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 We're Gonna Make It
4 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 2 countries. 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
May 1965- Label and catalog number
- Checker LP-2995
- Format
- LP, Mono
US
May 1965- Label and catalog number
- Checker LP-2995
- Format
- LP, Promo, Mono
Canada
1965- Label and catalog number
- Checker CHLP-2995
- Format
- LP, Mono
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.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Canada | Checker CHLP-2995First yearLP, Mono 路 Mono | LP, Mono 路 Mono |
| 1965 | US | Checker 2995 / Checker LP-2995First yearLP, Album, Mono 路 Mono | LP, Album, Mono 路 Mono |
| 1965 | US | Checker LP-2995First yearLP, Promo, Mono 路 Promo, Mono | LP, Promo, Mono 路 Promo, Mono |
| 1965 | US | Checker LP-2995First yearLP, Mono 路 Mono | LP, Mono 路 Mono |
| 1966 | US | Checker LPS-2995LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | US | Checker CK2995LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1972 | US | Checker CK2995LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | US | Chess CH-9252LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1986 | US | Chess CH-9252LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1986 | US | Chess CH-9252LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Worldwide | Checker 2995 / Chess LP 2995LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Chess GCH 8028 / Green Line Records GCH 8028LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Checker LPS-2995LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1We're Gonna Make It2:37
- A2You're Welcome To The Club2:45
- A3I'm Gonna Move To The Outskirts Of Town2:59
- A4Blues In The Night3:08
- A5Country Style2:43
- A6Who's Cheating Who2:56
- B1Blind Man3:10
- B2Can't Hold Back The Tears2:30
- B3Believe In Me2:40
- B4Stand By Me2:54
- B5Life Is Like That2:40
- B6Ain't No Big Deal On You2:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of We're Gonna Make It are there?
13 vinyl pressings of We're Gonna Make It are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1965 and 2026.
When was We're Gonna Make It first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, Canada. One of them is Checker 2995, released May 1965.
How do I tell if my copy of We're Gonna Make It is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2995, LP-2995, CHLP-2995) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LP-2995 S-1 13813 饾灔 and LP-2995 Side2 13814 饾灔. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is We're Gonna Make It 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.