France
1962- Label and catalog number
- Disques Vogue LD. 583-30
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Memphis SlimThe Memphis Slim Story
Vinyl pressings
The Memphis Slim Story
by Memphis Slim · 1962
14 pressings4 countriesBlues
The Memphis Slim Story was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Memphis Slim Story
1 pressing came out in 1962, 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 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | France | Disques Vogue LD. 583-30First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Scepter Records SM536 / Scepter Records SRM-536LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Scepter Records S536 / Scepter Records SPS 536LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Scepter Records SM536 / Scepter Records SRM-536LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | France | Disques Vogue CLVLX 323LP | LP |
| 1969 | France | Disques Vogue CLVLX 323 / Disques Vogue CLVLX. 323LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1969 | France | Disques Vogue CLVLX 323 / Disques Vogue CLVLX. 323LP | LP |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | US | GNP Crescendo GNPS-10002LP | LP |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | France | Vogue 512601LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Scepter Records SPS-536LP | LP |
| ? | France | Disques Vogue VV-30525LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | France | Disques Vogue CLVLX 323LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | Vogue YX-4031LP | LP |
| ? | US | Scepter Records SPS 536LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1We've Been Together Too Long
- A2Sassy Mae
- A3The Driving Wheel
- A4Life Is Like That
- A5All By Myself
- A6Next Time You See Me
- B1Misery
- B2Kansas City
- B3The Comeback
- B4Hcf Boogie
- B5The Blues Is Everywhere
- B6Boogie Jam
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Memphis Slim Story are there?
14 vinyl pressings of The Memphis Slim Story are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1962 and 1986.
When was The Memphis Slim Story first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in France. One of them is Disques Vogue LD. 583-30.
How do I tell if my copy of The Memphis Slim Story is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LD. 583-30) 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 Memphis Slim Story 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.
