US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Soma MG1240
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MG-1240' -1-Etched, Side A runout
MG-1240"Etched, Side B runout
MG 1240'Side A label matrix no.
MG 1240"Side B label matrix no.
The FendermenMule Skinner Blues
Vinyl pressings
Mule Skinner Blues
by The Fendermen · 1962
14 pressings2 countriesRock & RollRockabillyRock
Mule Skinner Blues was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Mule Skinner Blues
3 pressings came out in 1962, 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
1962- Label and catalog number
- Point Records P-213
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Canada
1962- Label and catalog number
- Point Records P-213
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Canada | Point Records P-213First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Canada | Point Records P-213First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Soma MG1240First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Canada | MCA CORAL CB 30030LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | Soma MG 1240LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1980 | US | Soma MG 1240LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | US | Beatrocket BR 116LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Soma MG1240LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | Canada | Point Records P-213LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Canada | Point Records P-213LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Canada | Point Records P-213LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Canada | Point Records P-213LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Canada | Point Records P-213LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Soma MG 1240LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Mule Skinner Blues2:23
- A2Torture1:41
- A3Beach Party2:02
- A4Bertha Lou1:57
- A5Honky Tonk2:49
- A6Lonesome Road2:42
- B1Don't You Just Know It2:16
- B2Heartbreakin' Special2:21
- B3Jack Of Diamonds2:51
- B4High Noon2:41
- B5Koo-Koo1:35
- B6Caravan2:06
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mule Skinner Blues are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Mule Skinner Blues are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1962 and 2000.
When was Mule Skinner Blues first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US, Canada. One of them is Soma MG1240.
How do I tell if my copy of Mule Skinner Blues is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MG1240, P-213) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MG-1240' -1- and MG-1240". Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mule Skinner 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.
