US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Chess CHV 416
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CHV 416 A RE CHRunout side A, etched
CHV 416 B FLICK!Runout side B, etched
Little WalterConfessin' The Blues
Vinyl pressings
Confessin' The Blues
by Little Walter · 1974
13 pressings7 countriesChicago BluesHarmonica BluesBlues
Confessin' The Blues was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Confessin' The Blues
6 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 4 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- Chess CHV 416
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
CHV 416 1A RE C11 MS
CHV 416 B [CH50056]=crossed B MS FLICKSide 2
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Chess CHV 416
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo
- Runout / matrix
CHV 416 A RE CHRunout side A, etched
CHV 416 B FLICK!Runout side B, etched
Australia
1974- Label and catalog number
- Chess CHLS-313
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Canada
1974- Label and catalog number
- Chess 9033 416
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
9033-416-S1Runout side 1, etched
9033-416-S2Runout side 2, etched
France & Benelux
1974- Label and catalog number
- Chess CH 50043
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MPO MU 50043 A DTVRunout side A stamped
MPO MU 50043 B DTVRunout side A stamped
CH 50043 ALabel side A
CH 50043 BLabel side B
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.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Australia | Chess CHLS-313First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | Canada | Chess 9033 416First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | France & Benelux | Chess CH 50043First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Chess CHV 416First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Chess CHV 416First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | Chess CHV 416First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | US | Chess CHV 416LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1977 | US | Chess CHV 416LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Italy | Chess BRP 2025LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | US | Chess CH 416 / Chess LP 416LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 2014 | Europe | Dol DOL1439LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 2015 | Europe | Dol DOL1439HLP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Spain | Chess CHV 416LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1It Ain't Right2:20
- A2Rocker3:06
- A3I Got To Find My Baby2:43
- A4Lights Out2:45
- A5One More Chance With You2:47
- A6Crazy Legs3:21
- A7Temperature2:45
- B1I Got To Go2:41
- B2Crazy Mixed-Up World2:00
- B3Quarter To Twelve3:12
- B4Confessin' The Blues3:03
- B5The Toddle2:37
- B6Up The Line2:07
- B7Rock Bottom2:17
- B8Mean Old Frisco2:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Confessin' The Blues are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Confessin' The Blues are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1974 and 2023.
When was Confessin' The Blues first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, Australia, Canada, France & Benelux. One of them is Chess CHV 416.
How do I tell if my copy of Confessin' The Blues is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CHV 416, CHLS-313, 9033 416, CH 50043) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CHV 416 A RE CH and CHV 416 B FLICK!. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Confessin' 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.
