US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Delmark Records DS-616
- Format
- LP, Album
Roosevelt SykesPortraits In Blues Vol. 11
Vinyl pressings
Portraits In Blues Vol. 11
by Roosevelt Sykes · 1969
10 pressings5 countriesPiano BluesBlues
Portraits In Blues Vol. 11 was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Portraits In Blues Vol. 11
1 pressing came out in 1969, 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | US | Delmark Records DS-616First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Denmark | Storyville 671 189LP | LP |
| ? | Denmark | Storyville 671 189 / Storyville SLP 189LP | LP |
| ? | France | Storyville ST 21006 / Storyville 189LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Storyville 671 189LP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
| ? | Germany | Storyville 671 189LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Japan | Storyville ULS-1827-RLP | LP |
| ? | US | Delmark Records DS-616LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Delmark Records DS-616LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Delmark Records DS-616LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Big Ben
- A2Boot That Thing
- A3Springfield Blues
- A4Henry Ford Blues
- A5I'm A Dangerous Man
- A6True Thing
- B1You Understand
- B2Whole Lot Of Children
- B3The Last Laugh
- B4Gold Mine
- B544 Blues
- B6Sugar Cup
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Portraits In Blues Vol. 11 are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Portraits In Blues Vol. 11 are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Portraits In Blues Vol. 11 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US. One of them is Delmark Records DS-616.
How do I tell if my copy of Portraits In Blues Vol. 11 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DS-616) 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 Portraits In Blues Vol. 11 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.