US
January 1966- Label and catalog number
- Chess LP 1501Chess LP-1501
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
(Side A) W4RS-2560-1 14226-S LPS 1501 S-1
(Side B) W4RS-2560-1 14227-S LPS 1501 S-2
Vinyl pressings
The Real Folk Blues
by Muddy Waters · 1966
26 pressings11 countriesBlues
The Real Folk 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 The Real Folk Blues
11 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
January 1966- Label and catalog number
- Chess LP-1501Chess LP 1501
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono · Black Labels
- Runout / matrix
14226 LP 1501 S1A runout etched
14227 LP-1501 S2B runout etched
14226A label matrix
14227B label matrix
US
January 1966- Label and catalog number
- Chess LP 1501Chess LPS 1501
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
W4RS-2560-1A Ω 14226-S LPS 1501 S-1Side A, etched
W4RS-2560-1A Ω 14226-S LPS 1501 S-1Side B, etched
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Chess LP-1501Chess LP 1501
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
14226 LP1501 S1Side A runout
14227 LP1501 S2Side B runout
14226Side A label
14227Side B label
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Chess LP-1501
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XCTV121419-1A LP 150 11A PSide A runout stamped/etched
XCTV121420-1B LP 1501-B P ASide B runout stamped/etched
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Chess LP-1501
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XCTV121419-1A LP 150 11A PSide A runout stamped/etched
XCTV121420-1B LP 1501-B P ASide B runout stamped/etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Australia | Chess CHL 231 / Chess CHL-231First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Canada | Chess LP 1501First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1966 | UK | Chess CRL.4515 / Chess CRL 4515First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Chess LP-1501 / Chess LP 1501First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Chess LP-1501First yearLP, Compilation, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Compilation, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1966 | US | Chess LP-1501First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Chess LP-1501First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Chess LP-1501First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Chess LP 1501 / Chess LP-1501First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Chess LP-1501 / Chess LP 1501First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Chess LP 1501LP, Compilation, Promo, Repress, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Compilation, Promo, Repress, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1966 | US | Chess LP 1501 / Chess LPS 1501First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1967 | Scandinavia | Sonet GP 9925 (CRL-4515) / Grand Prix GP 9925LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1967 | Scandinavia | Grand Prix GP 9925 / Sonet GP-9925LP, Compilation, Reissue, Repress | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Repress |
| 1968 | Netherlands | Chess International MAR S-3217LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | France | Chess 515008 / Vogue 515008LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1986 | Finland | Chess CHESS-LP 106LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1987 | US | Chess CH-9274 / MCA Records CH-9274LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1987 | US | Chess CH-9274LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Europe | DOL DOL1501LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 2015 | Europe | DOL DOL1501HLP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 2018 | Europe | DOL DOL945HGLP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Worldwide | Chess LP 1501 / Chess LP-1501LP, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Chess 515008LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Scandinavia | Sonet GP-9925 (CRL-4515) / Grand Prix GP-9925LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Sweden | Chess / SOS Recording SOSLP 084LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Mannish Boy
- A2Screaming And Crying
- A3Just To Be With You
- A4Walking In The Park
- A5Walking Blues
- A6Canary Bird
- B1Same Thing
- B2Gypsy Woman
- B3Rollin' & Tumblin'
- B440 Days & 40 Nights
- B5Little Geneva
- B6You Can't Lose What You Never Had
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Real Folk Blues are there?
26 vinyl pressings of The Real Folk Blues are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1966 and 2026.
When was The Real Folk Blues first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, UK, Australia, Canada. One of them is Chess LP 1501, released January 1966.
How do I tell if my copy of The Real Folk Blues is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LP 1501, LP-1501, CRL.4515, CHL 231) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, (Side A) W4RS-2560-1 14226-S LPS 1501 S-1 and (Side B) W4RS-2560-1 14227-S LPS 1501 S-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Real Folk 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.
