US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Chess CHV-417
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
CH417A FLICK GRTSide A runout
CH417B FLICK GRTSide B runout
Vinyl pressings
One Way Out
by Sonny Boy Williamson · 1975
21 pressings10 countriesChicago BluesHarmonica BluesBlues
One Way Out was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 One Way Out
2 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Canada
1975- Label and catalog number
- Chess 9033-417
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Canada | Chess 9033-417First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | US | Chess CHV-417First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1975 | Yugoslavia | Chess 2221322 / PGP RTB 2221322LP, Compilation, Repress | LP, Compilation, Repress |
| 1977 | US | Chess CHV 417 / Chess CHV417LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Italy | Chess BRP 2015LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | Spain | Chess BS - 32213 / Bluesmen BS - 32213LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1982 | Yugoslavia | PGP RTB 2221322LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1983 | Yugoslavia | Chess 2221322 / PGP RTB 2221322LP, Compilation, Repress | LP, Compilation, Repress |
| 1983 | Yugoslavia | PGP RTB 2221322 / Chess 2221322LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | Italy | Green Line Records GCH 8006LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1984 | Italy | Chess CH 8006LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1984 | US | Chess CH-9116 / Chess CH 9116LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1984 | US | Chess CH-9116LP, Compilation, Reissue, Repress | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Repress |
| 1984 | USA & Canada | Chess CH 9116LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1988 | Mexico | Peerless PEE-20020-5LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Italy | MCA Records CH9116 / Chess CH9116LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1990 | UK | Chess CH 9116LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Europe | Dol DOL1452LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Chess 515015 / Vogue 515015LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Spain | Chess 30232213 / Bluesmen 30232213LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | US | Chess CH-9116LP, Compilation, Reissue, Repress | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1Born Blind2:30
- A2Work With Me2:51
- A3You Killing Me3:26
- A4Keep It To Yourself2:46
- A5Don't Lose Your Eye3:03
- A6Good Evening Everybody2:32
- A7Too Close Together2:11
- B1Let Your Conscience Be Your Guide2:17
- B2I Wonder Why1:32
- B3This Is My Apartment2:37
- B4One Way Out1:59
- B5Like Wolf2:48
- B6Have You Ever Been In Love2:51
- B7Cool Disposition2:40
- B8I Know What Love Is All About2:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of One Way Out are there?
21 vinyl pressings of One Way Out are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1975 and 2014.
When was One Way Out first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US, Canada. One of them is Chess CHV-417.
How do I tell if my copy of One Way Out is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CHV-417, 9033-417) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CH417A FLICK GRT and CH417B FLICK GRT. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is One Way Out 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.
