US
July 1952- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F2170
- Format
- 7", Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
45-10307-N1 'anvil/lathe symbol' 7-52A Side runout
45-10308-N1 'anvil/lathe symbol' 7-52B Side runout
45-10307A Side label
45-10308B Side label
Tennessee Ernie FordTennessee Local / Blackberry Boogie
Vinyl pressings
Tennessee Local / Blackberry Boogie
by Tennessee Ernie Ford · 1952
13 pressings6 countriesFolkWorld& Country
Tennessee Local / Blackberry Boogie was first pressed on vinyl in 1952. 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 Tennessee Local / Blackberry Boogie
8 pressings came out in 1952, the album's first year, in 3 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
July 1952- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2170
- Format
- 7", Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
45-10307-N1 'anvil/lathe symbol' 7-52 5A Side runout
45-10308-N2 'anvil/lathe symbol' 7-52 3B Side runout
45-10307A Side label
45-10308B Side label
US
1952- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2170
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
10307Side A label
10308Side B label
US
1952- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F 2170
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CAP45-10307XSide A label
CAP45-10308XSide B label
US
1952- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2170
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
10308Side B label
UK
October 1952- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL.13797
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | Netherlands | Capitol Records C. 2170First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 2170First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | US | Capitol Records 2170First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | US | Capitol Records 2170First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1952 | US | Capitol Records F 2170First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1952 | US | Capitol Records F2170First year7", Single, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1952 | US | Capitol Records 2170First year7", Single, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1952 | UK | Capitol Records CL.13797First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-171Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | Germany | Capitol Records CF 21707", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Telefunken Capitol C 80292Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Capitol Records CF 21707", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Sweden | Capitol Records C 2170Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- ATennessee Local2:24
- BBlackberry Boogie2:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tennessee Local / Blackberry Boogie are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Tennessee Local / Blackberry Boogie are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1952 and 1953.
When was Tennessee Local / Blackberry Boogie first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1952, in US, UK, Netherlands. One of them is Capitol Records F2170, released July 1952.
How do I tell if my copy of Tennessee Local / Blackberry Boogie is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F2170, 2170, F 2170, CL.13797) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-10307-N1 'anvil/lathe symbol' 7-52 and 45-10308-N1 'anvil/lathe symbol' 7-52. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tennessee Local / Blackberry Boogie 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.
