US
January 1974- Label and catalog number
- Chess CH 60026
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
p CH 60026A C⃫Side A runout
p C⃫ CH 60026BSide B runout
Muddy WatersLondon Revisited
Vinyl pressings
London Revisited
by Muddy Waters · 1974
12 pressings7 countriesChicago BluesBlues
London Revisited was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 London Revisited
10 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 6 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.
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Chess CH 60026
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T1 CH 60026 A RE3Runout side A
T1 C CH 60026 B - 1 C12Runout side B
CH 60026 ALabel A
CH 60026 BLabel B
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Chess CH 60026
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S \ CH 60026 A CII A3Runout A
S 1 CHC̷P̷ 60026 B 1A A2Runout B
CH 60026 ALabel A
CH 60026 BLabel B
US
January 1974- Label and catalog number
- Chess CH 60026
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Gatefold
Australia
January 1974- Label and catalog number
- Chess CHLS 308
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MX172506 / CHLS308Side A runout
MX172506 / CHLS308-2Side B runout
Canada
1974- Label and catalog number
- Chess 9033-60026
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Canada | Chess 9033-60026First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | France | Chess CH 50 038 / Chess CH 50038First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Germany | Bellaphon BLPS 19178 / Chess BLPS 19178First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Japan | Chess SWX 6125First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Japan | Chess SWX-6125First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Chess CH 60026First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Chess CH 60026First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Australia | Chess CHLS 308First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Chess CH 60026First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Chess CH 60026First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1975 | Spain | Movieplay S-32.649LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Chess CH 60026LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Hard Days3:15
- A2Highway 417:19
- A3I Almost Lost My Mind4:50
- A4Lovin' Man4:35
- B1Goin' Down Slow5:50
- B2The Killing Floor5:15
- B3I Want To Have A Word With You4:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of London Revisited are there?
12 vinyl pressings of London Revisited are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1974 and 1975.
When was London Revisited first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, Australia, Canada, France and more. One of them is Chess CH 60026, released January 1974.
How do I tell if my copy of London Revisited is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CH 60026, CHLS 308, 9033-60026, CH 50 038) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, p CH 60026A C⃫ and p C⃫ CH 60026B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is London Revisited 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.
