UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Spokane Records SPL 1001
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
LEFA 2231 A/B
Mississippi John HurtThe Original 1928 Recordings
Vinyl pressings
The Original 1928 Recordings
by Mississippi John Hurt · 1971
11 pressings3 countriesCountry BluesDelta BluesBlues
The Original 1928 Recordings was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Original 1928 Recordings
1 pressing came out in 1971, 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | UK | Spokane Records SPL 1001First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | US | Biograph BLP-C4 / Biograph C 10888LP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1979 | US | Yazoo L-1065 / Yazoo 1065LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | US | Cleopatra CLP3948LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
2010s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | US | Monk mk327LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 2012 | US | Yazoo L-1065LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2013 | UK | Complete Blues SBLUELP010LP, Compilation · Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation · Colored vinyl |
| 2016 | US | Yazoo 1065LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | France | Night Records NR16LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 2025 | US | Yazoo 1065LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Yazoo L-1065LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Frankie3:18
- A2Nobody's Dirty Business2:50
- A3Ain't No Tellin'2:53
- A4Louis Collins2:47
- A5Avalon Blues3:00
- A6Big Leg Blues2:48
- A7Stack O' Lee Blues2:56
- B1Candy Man Blues2:43
- B2Got The Blues Can't Be Satisfied2:47
- B3Blessed Be The Name2:45
- B4Praying On The Old Camp Ground2:36
- B5Blue Harvest Blues3:02
- B6Spike Driver Blues3:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Original 1928 Recordings are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Original 1928 Recordings are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1971 and 2025.
When was The Original 1928 Recordings first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in UK. One of them is Spokane Records SPL 1001.
How do I tell if my copy of The Original 1928 Recordings is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SPL 1001) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LEFA 2231 A/B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Original 1928 Recordings 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.
