US
1977- Label and catalog number
- CTI Records CTI 7079
- Format
- LP, Album · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
87742-A-2 J•GSide A runout etched
87742-B1 J•GSide B runout etched
P MASTERDISKSide A&B runout stamped
87742 ASide A label
Urbie GreenSeñor Blues
Vinyl pressings
Señor Blues
by Urbie Green · 1977
13 pressings7 countriesBig BandFusionJazz-FunkJazz
Señor Blues was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Señor Blues
11 pressings came out in 1977, 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- CTI Records CTI 7079
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
T1 R̶V̶G̶-87742-A5 CTH JG MASTERDISK ARunout Side 1 (etched / stamped / RVG crossed out)
T1 RVG-87742-B3 CTH JG MASTERDISK ARunout Side 1 (etched / stamped)
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- CTI Records CTI 7079
- Format
- LP, Album · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
87742-A-3 J•G B \ 1ƧSide A runout etched
87742-B5 J•G B•2 1ƧSide B runout etched
MASTERDISKSide A&B runout stamped
87742 ASide A label
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- CTI Records CTI 7079
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T1 RVG-87742-A5 CTH J.G.Side A runout etched
T1 R̶V̶G̶-87742-B3 CTH JGSide B runout etched
MASTERDISK ASide A&B runout stamped
87742 ASide A label
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- CTI Records CTI 7079
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
T1 R̶V̶G̶-87742-A6 CTH JG MASTERDISK ARunout Side 1 (etched / stamped / RVG crossed out)
T1 RVG-87742-B4 CTH JG MASTERDISK ARunout Side 1 (etched / stamped)
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- CTI Records CTI 7079
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
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.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Canada | CTI Records CTI-7079First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Colombia | CTI Records 06(0131)00028First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Europe | CTI Records CTI 7079First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Germany | CTI Records 0063.029First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | CTI Records CTI 7079First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | CTI Records CTI 7079First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | CTI Records CTI 7079First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | CTI Records CTI 7079First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | CTI Records CTI 7079First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | CTI Records CTI 7079First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | CTI Records CTI 7079First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | CTI Records GP-3132LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Japan | CTI Records GP-3132LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Captain Marvel6:32
- A2You Are So Beautiful2:58
- A3Ysabel's Table Dance8:40
- B1Señor Blues7:45
- B2I'm In You6:40
- B3I Wish4:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Señor Blues are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Señor Blues are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
When was Señor Blues first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, Canada, Colombia and more. One of them is CTI Records CTI 7079.
How do I tell if my copy of Señor Blues is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CTI 7079, CTI-7079, 06(0131)00028, 0063.029) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 87742-A-2 J•G and 87742-B1 J•G. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Señor 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.