Denmark
1963- Label and catalog number
- Storyville SLP 158
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SLP 158 ASide A
SLP 158 BSide B
Sonny Boy WilliamsonPortraits In Blues Vol. 4
Vinyl pressings
Portraits In Blues Vol. 4
by Sonny Boy Williamson · 1963
15 pressings7 countriesCountry BluesHarmonica BluesBlues
Portraits In Blues Vol. 4 was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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. 4
1 pressing came out in 1963, 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 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Denmark | Storyville SLP 158First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | Storyville SLP• 4016 / Storyville SLP 4016LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | US | Analogue Productions APB 036 / Storyville APB 036LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 2012 | US | Analogue Productions APB 036 / Storyville APB 036LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 2017 | US | Analogue Productions APB 036-45 / Storyville APB 036-45LP, 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Year unknown10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Denmark | Storyville 671 158 / Storyville SLP 158LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Denmark | Storyville 671 158 / Storyville SLP 158LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | France | Storyville ST 21005 / Storyville ST 21005 (158)LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | France | Storyville SLP 158LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | France | Storyville ST 21005 / Storyville ST 21005 (158)LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Storyville 671 158LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Japan | Storyville ULS-1816-RLP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Switzerland | Storyville SLP 4016LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | UK | Storyville SLP 158LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | UK | Storyville SLP 158LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1The Sky Is Crying3:15
- A2Don't Let Your Right Hand6:10
- A3Coming Home To You Baby4:00
- A4The Story Of Sonny Boy Williamson4:40
- B1Gettin' Together3:50
- B2Little Girl4:20
- B3I Can't Understand3:20
- B4Slowly Walk Close To Me3:25
- B5I Wonder Do I Have A Friend3:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Portraits In Blues Vol. 4 are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Portraits In Blues Vol. 4 are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1963 and 2017.
When was Portraits In Blues Vol. 4 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in Denmark. One of them is Storyville SLP 158.
How do I tell if my copy of Portraits In Blues Vol. 4 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SLP 158) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SLP 158 A and SLP 158 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Portraits In Blues Vol. 4 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.
