US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Takoma B 1011Takoma B-1011
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
TAKOMA B1011-ARunout, Side A
TAKOMA B1011-B TAKOMA B-1011-BRunout, Side B
Robert Pete WilliamsLouisiana Blues
Vinyl pressings
Louisiana Blues
by Robert Pete Williams · 1966
11 pressings1 countryCountry BluesLouisiana BluesBlues
Louisiana 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 Louisiana Blues
1 pressing came out in 1966, 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | US | Takoma B 1011 / Takoma B-1011First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | Takoma B-1011LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | US | Takoma B 1011LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | Takoma ST-72711LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | US | Takoma TAK 7011LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | US | Takoma TAK 7011LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | US | Takoma TAK 7011LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | US | 4 Men With Beards 4m193LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2016 | US | 4 Men With Beards 4m193LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Takoma B 1011LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Takoma ST-72711 / Takoma TAK 7011LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Somebody Help Poor Me
- A2Freight-Train Blues
- A3It's Hard To Tell
- A4I'm Going Down Slow
- A5Motherless Children Have A Hard Time
- B1Ugly
- B2So Long Boogie
- B3This Is A Mean Old World To Me
- B4High As I Want To Be
- B5It's A Long Old Road
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Louisiana Blues are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Louisiana Blues are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1966 and 2016.
When was Louisiana Blues first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US. One of them is Takoma B 1011.
How do I tell if my copy of Louisiana Blues is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use B 1011) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TAKOMA B1011-A and TAKOMA B1011-B TAKOMA B-1011-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Louisiana 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.