US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Columbia KC 32600
- Format
- LP, Album · Pitman
- Runout / matrix
AL 32600-1A / A5 0 PA-side runout, stamped + etched
BL 32600-1B /S 0 PB-side runout, stamped + etched
AL 32600A-side label
BL 32600B-side label
Vinyl pressings
Oooh So Good 'N Blues
by Taj Mahal · 1973
16 pressings6 countriesCountry BluesDelta BluesCajunBluegrass
Oooh So Good 'N Blues was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Oooh So Good 'N Blues
12 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 6 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.
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Columbia C 32600
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
P AL 32600-1CSide A runout, variant 1
P BL 32600-1DSide B runout, variant 1
P AL 32600-1CSide A runout, variant 2
P BL 32600-1CSide B runout, variant 2
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Columbia KC 32600
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P AL 32600-1B / SX C oSide A runout, variant 1
P BL 32600-1B \ SX F oSide B runout, variant 1
P AL 32600-1B / SX G [?] P oSide A runout, variant 2
P BL 32600-1B \ SX D oSide B runout, variant 2
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Columbia KC 32600
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
º P AL 32600-1B 1 SXT E6Side A runout, variant 1
º P BL 32600-1A \ SXT C6Side B runout, variant 1
º P AL 32600-1A \ / SXT C3Side A runout, variant 2
º P BL 32600-1A \ / SXT C5Side B runout, variant 2
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Columbia KC 32600
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
0 P AL 32600-1B / S A4Side A stamped, / S A4 etched, variant 1
0 P BL 32600-1A /S SX E2Side B stamped, /S SX E2 etched, variant 1
o P AL 32600-1A 1 A 5Side A stamped, 1, A 5 etched, variant 2
o P BL 32600-1A 1 S A 6Side B stamped, 1 S, A 6 etched, variant 2
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Columbia KC 32600Columbia C 32600
- Format
- LP, Album · For Governmental Sale Only
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Australia | CBS SBP-234448First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Canada | Columbia KC 32600First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Europe | CBS S 65814First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Singapore | CBS C 32600First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | UK | CBS S 65814First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Columbia KC 32600First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Columbia C 32600First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Columbia KC 32600First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Columbia KC 32600First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Columbia KC 32600First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Columbia KC 32600 / Columbia C 32600First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Columbia KC 32600First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | CBS SBP 234448LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Columbia PC 32600LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | US | Columbia PC 32600 / Columbia C 32600LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Columbia PC 32600 / Columbia C 32600LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1Buck Dancer's Choice3:10
- A2Little Red Hen3:51
- A3Oh Mama Don't You Know6:09
- A4Frankie And Albert3:57
- B1Railroad Bill2:47
- B2Dust My Broom4:30
- B3Built For Comfort4:57
- B4Teacup's Jazzy Blues Tune4:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Oooh So Good 'N Blues are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Oooh So Good 'N Blues are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Oooh So Good 'N Blues first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Columbia KC 32600.
How do I tell if my copy of Oooh So Good 'N Blues is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KC 32600, C 32600, S 65814, SBP-234448) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AL 32600-1A / A5 0 P and BL 32600-1B /S 0 P. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Oooh So Good 'N 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.
