Australia
1970- Label and catalog number
- Barclay SBCL-934154Barclay XBLY-920 214
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SMX37913
SMX37914
Memphis SlimBlue Memphis
Vinyl pressings
Blue Memphis
by Memphis Slim · 1970
10 pressings7 countriesElectric BluesPiano BluesBlues
Blue Memphis was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Blue Memphis
2 pressings came out in 1970, 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.
France
1970- Label and catalog number
- Barclay XBLY 920214
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | Barclay SBCL-934154 / Barclay XBLY-920 214First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | France | Barclay XBLY 920214First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Canada | Barclay 90007LP, Album, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | Germany | Barclay BLP 16.009LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Germany | Barclay BLP 16.009 / Barclay BLP 16009LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | UK | Barclay 920 214LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Warner Bros. Records WS 1899LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | Warner Bros. Records WS 1899LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Spain | Barclay S-21.307 / Movieplay S-21.307LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Spain | Movieplay S - 21.307 / Barclay S - 21.307LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Blue Memphis Suite:
- B1Youth Wants To Know4:46
- B2Boogie Woogie 1-9-7-03:17
- B3Otis Spann And Earl Hooker4:34
- B4Chicago Seven3:49
- B5Mason Dixon Line3:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Blue Memphis are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Blue Memphis are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1970 and 1972.
When was Blue Memphis first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in Australia, France. One of them is Barclay SBCL-934154.
How do I tell if my copy of Blue Memphis is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SBCL-934154, XBLY 920214) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SMX37913 and SMX37914. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Blue Memphis 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.
