US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Chess CH-9180
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Muddy WatersRare And Unissued
Vinyl pressings
Rare And Unissued
by Muddy Waters · 1984
13 pressings7 countriesChicago BluesBlues
Rare And Unissued was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Rare And Unissued
8 pressings came out in 1984, 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- Chess CH-9180
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
VID-431-A TRSR 1084A Side runout etch (TR is circled)
VID-431-B TRSR 1084B Side runout etch (TR is circled)
VID-431-AA Side label
VID-431-BB Side label
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Chess CH-9180Chess VID - 431
- Format
- LP, Compilation
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Chess CXMP 2057
- Format
- LP, Compilation
France
1984- Label and catalog number
- Chess 515040
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
515040 ASide A, stamped
852 515040 BSide B, stamped
515040 ASide A, label
515040 BSide B, label
Italy
1984- Label and catalog number
- Chess CH-8010
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | France | Chess 515040First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | Italy | Chess CH-8010First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | Italy | Chess CH 18010 / Chess CH 8010First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | Italy | Chess GCH 8010First yearLP | LP |
| 1984 | UK | Chess CXMP 2057First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | US | Chess CH-9180First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | US | Chess CH-9180First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | US | Chess CH-9180 / Chess VID - 431First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | US | Chess CH 9180LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1986 | Yugoslavia | Chess CH 9180 / PGP RTB 2223392LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1988 | Mexico | Peerless PEE-20023-1LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | Brasidisc 532.404.382 / Brasidisc 5061LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | France | Chess 515040LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Little Anna Mae2:29
- A2Mean Disposition2:28
- A3Feel Like Going Home3:10
- A4You're Gonna Miss Me2:33
- A5Stand Here Trembling2:21
- A6Last Time I Fool Around With You2:32
- A7Where's My Woman Been3:02
- B1Gal You Gotta Watch2:45
- B2Lonesome Day3:25
- B3Iodine In My Coffee3:27
- B4Smokestack Lightning3:05
- B5Let Me Hang Around2:11
- B6Born Lover2:35
- B7Deep Down In My Heart3:03
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rare And Unissued are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Rare And Unissued are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1984 and 1988.
When was Rare And Unissued first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US, UK, France, Italy. One of them is Chess CH-9180.
How do I tell if my copy of Rare And Unissued is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CH-9180, CXMP 2057, 515040, CH-8010) 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 Rare And Unissued 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.
