US
October 26, 1966- Label and catalog number
- Chess LP-1507
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Vinyl pressings
Muddy, Brass & The Blues
by Muddy Waters · 1966
21 pressings6 countriesChicago BluesBlues
Muddy, Brass & The Blues was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Muddy, Brass & The Blues
9 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 4 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
October 26, 1966- Label and catalog number
- Chess LP 1507Chess LP-1507
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XCTV121898-1ASide A runout, variant 1
XCTV121899-1ASide B runout, variant 1
XCTV121898-1B ASide A runout, variant 2
XCTV121899-1A- 1 ASide B runout, variant 2
US
October 26, 1966- Label and catalog number
- Chess LP 1507
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XCTV121898-1CSide A
XCTV121899-1BSide B
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Chess LPS-1507
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Chess LP-1507
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono · DJ Copy
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Chess CRL 4526
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
CRL 4526A-1 ✳︎1Stamped Side A
CRL 4526B-1 ✳︎1Stamped Side B
I KT BEtched Side A
I KT EEtched Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Australia | Chess CHL 240 / Chess CHL-240First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Canada | Chess LP 1507 / Chess LP-1507First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Canada | Chess LPS 1507 / Chess LPS-1507First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | UK | Chess CRL 4526First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Chess LPS-1507First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Chess LP-1507First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1966 | US | Chess LP-1507First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Chess LP 1507 / Chess LP-1507First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Chess LP 1507First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | Chess LPS-1507LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | US | Chess CH-9286LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1989 | US | Chess CH-9286 / MCA Records MCA8441LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Russia | Audio Clarity ACL0016 / Audio Clarity ACL0016 LPLP, 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | US | Chess 620884 / Elemental Music 620884LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2026 | Worldwide | Chess LPS 1507 / Chess LPS-1507LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Chess CHLS-240LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Chess CRL 4526LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Chess LPS-1507LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| ? | US | Chess LPS 1507 / Chess CH 1507LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Chess LPS-1507LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Chess LPS 1507 / Chess LPS-1507LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Corine, Corina3:37
- A2Piney Brown Blues3:10
- A3Black Night2:15
- A4Trouble In Mind2:51
- A5Going Back To Memphis2:38
- B1Betty And Dupree2:58
- B2Sweet Little Angel3:27
- B3Take My Advice2:48
- B4Trouble2:23
- B5Hard Loser3:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Muddy, Brass & The Blues are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Muddy, Brass & The Blues are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1966 and 2026.
When was Muddy, Brass & The Blues first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, UK, Australia, Canada. One of them is Chess LP-1507, released October 26, 1966.
How do I tell if my copy of Muddy, Brass & The Blues is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LP-1507, LP 1507, LPS-1507, CRL 4526) 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 Muddy, Brass & The Blues 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.
