US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Vee Jay Records VJLP 1012Vee Jay Records LP 1012
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
59-1270Label, side A
59-1271Label, side B
Vinyl pressings
Memphis Slim At The Gate Of Horn
by Memphis Slim · 1959
23 pressings10 countriesChicago BluesPiano BluesBlues
Memphis Slim At The Gate Of Horn was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 Memphis Slim At The Gate Of Horn
1 pressing came out in 1959, 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 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | US | Vee Jay Records VJLP 1012 / Vee Jay Records LP 1012First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Germany | Fontana 688 511 TLLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Vee Jay Records VJLP 1012 / Vee Jay Records LP 1012LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Vee Jay Records VJLP 1012LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | France | Vee Jay Records VJ S 1012LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Spain | Discophon (S) 4006LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1969 | Spain | Discophon (S) 4006LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | Joy Records JOYS 143LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | Buddah Records BDS 7505LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Japan | Vee Jay Records ULS-1883-JYLP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1978 | Japan | Vee Jay Records ULS-6023-VLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Spain | Musivoz 20-142 / Musivoz 20/142LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1987 | Japan | Vee Jay Records 20YB-2049LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Italy | Get Back GET7517LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Europe | DOL DOL1112LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Worldwide | Craft Recordings CR00841 / Vee Jay Records CR00841LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Vee Jay Records VJ S 1012 / Vee Jay Records VJS 1012LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Fontana 688 511 TLLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| ? | Netherlands | Fontana 825 577 QYLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Vee Jay Records VJLP-1012 / Vee Jay Records LP 1012LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | US | Vee Jay Records VJLP 1012LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Vee Jay Records VJLP 1012LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Vee Jay Records VJLP 1012LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1The Come Back2:20
- A2Steppin' Out2:01
- A3Blue And Lonesome3:11
- A4Rockin' The Blues2:09
- A5Slim's Blues3:09
- A6Gotta Find My Baby2:19
- B1Messin' Around3:07
- B2Wish Me Well2:42
- B3My Gal Keeps Me Crying2:39
- B4Lend Me Your Love3:14
- B5Sassy Mae2:45
- B6Mother Earth3:32
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Memphis Slim At The Gate Of Horn are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Memphis Slim At The Gate Of Horn are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1959 and 2025.
When was Memphis Slim At The Gate Of Horn first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US. One of them is Vee Jay Records VJLP 1012.
How do I tell if my copy of Memphis Slim At The Gate Of Horn is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VJLP 1012) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 59-1270 and 59-1271. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Memphis Slim At The Gate Of Horn 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.
