US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Poppy PYS-40012Poppy PYS-40,012
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
HStamped, both sides
Z4RS 8822 4S HA runout
Z4RS 8823 4S HB runout
Townes Van ZandtDelta Momma Blues
Vinyl pressings
Delta Momma Blues
by Townes Van Zandt · 1971
13 pressings3 countriesCountry BluesCountry RockFolk RockRock
Delta Momma Blues was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Delta Momma Blues
3 pressings came out in 1971, 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.
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Poppy PYS-40012Poppy PYS-40,012
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
Z4RS 8822 2S 1-A runout
Z4RS 8823 2S .\ IB runout
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Poppy PYS-40012Poppy PYS-40,012
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Rockaway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
RStamped in runouts
Z4RS-8822-3S-A|B RA runout
Z4RS-8823-3S C RB runout
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.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | US | Poppy PYS-40012 / Poppy PYS-40,012First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Poppy PYS-40012 / Poppy PYS-40,012First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Poppy PYS-40012 / Poppy PYS-40,012First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | Tomato TOM-7013LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1978 | US | Tomato TOM-7013LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Tomato TOM-7013LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1978 | US | Tomato TOM-7013LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | UK | Decal LIK 25LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1989 | Germany | Tomato 2696291LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | US | Fat Possum Records FP1088-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | US | Fat Possum Records FP1088-1LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | US | Fat Possum Records FP1088-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Fat Possum Records FP1088-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1FFV3:30
- A2Delta Mama Blues3:47
- A3Only Him Or Me2:27
- A4Turnstyled, Junkpiled3:25
- A5Tower Song4:00
- B1Come Tomorrow2:35
- B2Brand New Companion4:30
- B3Where I Lead Me2:46
- B4Rake3:10
- B5Nothin'2:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Delta Momma Blues are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Delta Momma Blues are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1971 and 2020.
When was Delta Momma Blues first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US. One of them is Poppy PYS-40012.
How do I tell if my copy of Delta Momma Blues is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PYS-40012) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, H and Z4RS 8822 4S H. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Delta Momma 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.
