France
1974- Label and catalog number
- Blue Star 80 606Blue Star XBLY 80 606
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo, Mono
Professor LonghairRock 'N' Roll Gumbo
Vinyl pressings
Rock 'N' Roll Gumbo
by Professor Longhair · 1974
12 pressings5 countriesBayou FunkLouisiana BluesFunk / SoulBlues
Rock 'N' Roll Gumbo 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 Rock 'N' Roll Gumbo
1 pressing came out in 1974, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | France | Blue Star 80 606 / Blue Star XBLY 80 606First yearLP, Album, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1974 | France | Barclay France 920467LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1975 | Europe | Blue Star 80 606 / Blue Star 80.606LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1975 | France | Blue Star 80.606 / Blue Star XBLY 80 606LP, Album, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1975 | Japan | Blue Star GXF-20LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Spain | Movieplay 13.0664/2 / Barclay 13.0664/2LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1975 | Spain | Barclay S-21.664LP | LP |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | Mardi Gras Records MG 1003LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1985 | US | Dancing Cat Records DC-3006LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 1985 | US | Dancing Cat Records DC-3006LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | US | Dancing Cat Records DC-3006LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Blue Star 80 606 / Blue Star XBLY 80 606LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Junco Partner3:29
- A2Meet Me Tomorrow Night3:15
- A3Doin' It3:41
- A4How Long Has That Train Been Gone3:30
- A5Tipitina3:37
- A6Rockin' Pneumonia3:24
- B1Jambalaya3:19
- B2Mean Ol' World3:35
- B3Stag-O-Lee4:42
- B4Mess Around2:07
- B5Hey Now Baby3:37
- B6(They Call Me) Doctor Professor Longhair4:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rock 'N' Roll Gumbo are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Rock 'N' Roll Gumbo are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1974 and 2014.
When was Rock 'N' Roll Gumbo first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in France. One of them is Blue Star 80 606.
How do I tell if my copy of Rock 'N' Roll Gumbo is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 80 606) 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 Rock 'N' Roll Gumbo 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.
