US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records V6-3007
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Memphis SlimThe Blues Every Which Way
Vinyl pressings
The Blues Every Which Way
by Memphis Slim · 1960
11 pressings4 countriesBlues
The Blues Every Which Way 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 The Blues Every Which Way
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
- Verve Records V-3007
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MGV-51032 N.Y. V-3007AA-side Runout
MGV-51033 N.Y. V-3007BB-side Runout
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records V-3007
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MGV-51032 N.Y. V-3007A [Ankh Symbol]Runout side A
MGV-51033 N.Y. V-3007-B [Ankh Symbol]Runout side B
51,032Label side A
51,033Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 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 | Verve Records V6-3007First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | US | Verve Records V-3007First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Verve Records V-3007First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | France | Verve Bel-Air 331012LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | France | Verve Records 2304 505LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Germany | Verve Records V6-3007 / Speakers Corner Records V6-3007LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2004 | Germany | Verve Records V6-3007 / Speakers Corner Records V6-3007LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Europe | DOL DOL1432LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Europe | DOL DOL1089HFLP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Verve Records 511 029LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Verve Records 511 029LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Choo Choo3:00
- A24 O'Clock Boogie3:00
- A3Rub My Root4:12
- A4C Rocker3:18
- A5Home To Mamma5:05
- B1Shaky3:38
- B2After Hours3:47
- B3One More Time2:47
- B4John Henry2:37
- B5Now Howdy5:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Blues Every Which Way are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Blues Every Which Way are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1960 and 2021.
When was The Blues Every Which Way first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US. One of them is Verve Records V6-3007.
How do I tell if my copy of The Blues Every Which Way is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use V6-3007, V-3007) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Blues Every Which Way 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.
