France
1964- Label and catalog number
- Disques Vogue LD. 639-30Disques Vogue LD. 639 30
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MS-1636-30A-Side run-out, hand-etched
MS-1637-30B-Side run-out, hand-etched
MS. 1636-30A-side label
MS. 1637-30B-side label
Sonny Boy WilliamsonSonny Boy Williamson And Memphis Slim
Vinyl pressings
Sonny Boy Williamson And Memphis Slim
by Sonny Boy Williamson · 1964
12 pressings5 countriesHarmonica BluesPiano BluesBlues
Sonny Boy Williamson And Memphis Slim was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Sonny Boy Williamson And Memphis Slim
1 pressing came out in 1964, 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.
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | France | Disques Vogue LD. 639-30 / Disques Vogue LD. 639 30First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | France | Disques Vogue CLVLX 410LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1969 | France | Disques Vogue CLVLX 410LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | France | Disques Vogue CLVLX.410LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | GNP Crescendo GNP-10003LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Disques Vogue CLVLX 410LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | Vogue CLVLX. 410 / Disques Vogue CLVLX 410LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | Vogue CLVLX. 410 / Disques Vogue CLVLX 410LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | Vogue CLVLX. 410 / Disques Vogue CLVLX 410LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Israel | Disques Vogue CLVLX 410LP | LP |
| ? | Italy | Disques Vogue CLVLX 410LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Japan | Vogue YX-4030LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1The Skies Are Crying
- A2Your Funeral And My Trial
- A3Explain Yourself To Me
- A4Nine Below Zero
- B1Fattening Frogs For Snakes
- B2My One Room Cabin
- B3Getting Out Of Town
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sonny Boy Williamson And Memphis Slim are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Sonny Boy Williamson And Memphis Slim are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1964 and 1973.
When was Sonny Boy Williamson And Memphis Slim first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in France. One of them is Disques Vogue LD. 639-30.
How do I tell if my copy of Sonny Boy Williamson And Memphis Slim is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LD. 639-30) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MS-1636-30 and MS-1637-30. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sonny Boy Williamson And Memphis Slim 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.
