US
March 1974- Label and catalog number
- Chess CH 60031
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
"Unk" In Funk
by Muddy Waters · 1974
16 pressings9 countriesChicago BluesBlues
"Unk" In Funk 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 "Unk" In Funk
9 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 60031
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CH 60031 A XRunout - Side A (etched)
CH 60031 B XRunout - Side B (etched)
CH 60031 ALabel - Side A
CH 60031 BLabel - Side B
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Chess CH 60031
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CH 60031 A XRunout - Side A (etched)
CH 60031 B XRunout - Side B (etched)
CH 60031 ALabel - Side A
CH 60031 BLabel - Side B
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Chess CH 60031
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
Australia
1974- Label and catalog number
- Chess CHLS-311
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1974- Label and catalog number
- Chess 9033 60031
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Australia | Chess CHLS-311First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Canada | Chess 9033 60031First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Germany | Chess BLPS 19179 / Bellaphon BLPS 19179First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Israel | Chess 60031 AFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | South Africa | Chess CSC 4018First yearLP | LP |
| 1974 | US | Chess CH 60031First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | Chess CH 60031First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Chess CH 60031First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Chess CH 60031First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Japan | Chess SWX-6181LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Chess CH 60031LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Chess CH 60031LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | US | Chess CH 91513LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1984 | US | Chess Records CH 91513LP | LP |
| 1988 | Italy | Green Line GCH 8115LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Chess CH 50040LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Rollin' And Tumblin'7:28
- A2Just To Be With You3:55
- A3Electric Man3:10
- A4Trouble No More2:40
- B1"Unk" In Funk3:22
- B2Drive My Blues Away2:48
- B3Katie3:04
- B4Waterboy Waterboy4:00
- B5Everything Gonna Be Alright3:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of "Unk" In Funk are there?
16 vinyl pressings of "Unk" In Funk are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1974 and 1988.
When was "Unk" In Funk first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, Australia, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Chess CH 60031, released March 1974.
How do I tell if my copy of "Unk" In Funk is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CH 60031, CHLS-311, 9033 60031, BLPS 19179) 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 "Unk" In Funk 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.
