US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Chess LP-1427Chess LP 1427
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
Vinyl pressings
The Best Of Muddy Waters
by Muddy Waters · 1958
64 pressings13 countriesChicago BluesDelta BluesBlues
The Best Of Muddy Waters was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 Best Of Muddy Waters
8 pressings came out in 1958, the album's first year, in 2 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
1958- Label and catalog number
- Chess LP 1427
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
8646 △502Side A runout
8647Side B runout
U - 8646Side A label
U-8647Side B label
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Chess LP 1427
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
8646 Δ502Runout side A
8647Runout side B
LP-1427 U-8646Label side A
LP-1427 U-8647Label side B
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Chess LP 1427
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Blue Labels
- Runout / matrix
(A Side Runout Etching): 8646 Δ502
(B Side Runout Etching): 8647
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Chess LP 1427
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
8646 Δ502Runout side A
8647Runout side B
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Chess LP 1427
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
8646 Δ502Runout side A
8647Runout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 64 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Canada | Chess LP 1427First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Chess LP-1427 / Chess LP 1427First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Chess LP 1427First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Chess LP 1427First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Chess LP 1427First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Chess LP 1427First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Chess LP 1427First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Chess LP-1427First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | UK | London Records LTZ-M 15152LP, Single Sided, Compilation, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono | LP, Single Sided, Compilation, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono |
| 1959 | UK | London Records LTZ-M 15152 / London American Recordings LTZ-M 15152LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
1960s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | UK | London Records LTZ-M 15152 / London American Recordings LTZ-M 15152LP, Compilation, Repress | LP, Compilation, Repress |
| 1964 | Australia | Chess CHL 230LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | UK | Pye International NPL 28040 / Pye International NPL.28040LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1964 | UK | Pye International NPL 28040LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Chess LP 1427LP, Compilation, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Chess LPS-1427LP, Compilation, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1969 | Canada | Chess LP 1539LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1969 | Canada | Chess 9033-1539LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1969 | US | Chess LP 1539LP, Reissue, Compilation | LP, Reissue, Compilation |
| 1969 | US | Chess LP-1539LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | US | Chess LP 1539LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | US | Chess LP-1539 DJLP, Compilation, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Compilation, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1969 | US | Chess LP 1539LP, Reissue, Compilation | LP, Reissue, Compilation |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Germany | Bellaphon BJS 4006LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Chess LPS-1427LP, Compilation, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1977 | US | Chess CH 1539 / Chess Chess 3915LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1979 | France & Benelux | Chess 9124 224LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Japan | P-Vine Special PLP-801 / Chess PLP-801LP, Compilation, Mono, Reissue · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
| 1987 | US | Chess CH-9255 / MCA Records MCA 6563LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1987 | US | Chess CH-9255 / MCA Records MCA 6563LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
2000s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Germany | Speakers Corner Records 1427 / Chess LP 1427LP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono |
| 2006 | Germany | Speakers Corner Records 1427LP, Compilation, Reissue, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono |
| 2007 | Japan | Chess LP-1424 / Chess LP 1424LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited | LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited |
2010s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | US | Chess LP 1539 / Chess CH-1539-LPLP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 2013 | Europe | DOL DOL1427LP, Reissue, Compilation | LP, Reissue, Compilation |
| 2015 | Europe | DOL DOL1427HLP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 2016 | Europe | DOL DOL1427HPLP, Compilation, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc | LP, Compilation, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc |
| 2017 | Europe | DOL DOL932HGLP, Compilation, Deluxe Edition, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Deluxe Edition, Reissue |
| 2017 | Europe | Geffen Records LP-1427 / Chess LP-1427LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 2017 | US | Chess LP 1427 / Chess LP-1427LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 2017 | US | Chess LP 5562 / Sundazed LP 5562LP, Record Store Day, Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Record Store Day, Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | Europe | WaxTime 772240LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2018 | Europe | Pan Am Records 9152299LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 2018 | US | Macomba MAC-1427-LPLP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
2020s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Europe | WaxTime In Color 950692LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2022 | Europe | Groove replica 77038LP, Compilation, CD, Compilation | LP, Compilation, CD, Compilation |
| 2024 | Europe | Not Now Music CATLP257LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 2025 | Europe | Waxtime Clear Vinyl 526018LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | Europe | DOL DOL932HGLP, Compilation, Deluxe Edition, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Deluxe Edition, Reissue |
| 2025 | Europe | Number One Essentials 291023LP, Compilation, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Compilation, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2025 | Worldwide | Chess LP 1427 / Chess LP-1427LP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Chess 9033-1539LP, Reissue, Compilation | LP, Reissue, Compilation |
| ? | France | Chess 515038 / Vogue 515038LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | France | Chess 515038 / Vogue 515038LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Italy | Green Line Records GCH 8044 / Chess GCH 8044LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Netherlands | Chess International PAR 208 / Chess LP 1427LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Netherlands | Chess International PAR 208 / Chess LP 1427LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Sweden | SOS Recording SOSLP 083LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | US | Chess LP 1427LP, Stereo, Compilation | LP, Stereo, Compilation |
| ? | US | Chess LP 1427LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Chess LP 1427LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Chess LP 1539LP, Reissue, Compilation | LP, Reissue, Compilation |
| ? | US | Chess LP 1427LP, Stereo, Compilation | LP, Stereo, Compilation |
| ? | US | Chess LP-1427 / Geffen Records B0026982-01LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1I Just Want To Make Love To You2:50
- A2Long Distance Call2:39
- A3Louisiana Blues2:52
- A4Honey Bee3:20
- A5Rollin' Stone3:05
- A6I'm Ready3:02
- B1Hoochie Coochie2:49
- B2She Moves Me2:55
- B3I Want You To Love Me3:01
- B4Standing Around Crying3:19
- B5Still A Fool3:12
- B6I Can't Be Satisfied2:41
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Best Of Muddy Waters are there?
64 vinyl pressings of The Best Of Muddy Waters are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1958 and 2025.
When was The Best Of Muddy Waters first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in US, Canada. One of them is Chess LP-1427.
How do I tell if my copy of The Best Of Muddy Waters is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LP-1427, LP 1427) 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 Best Of Muddy Waters 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.
