US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Vanguard VSD-79218
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
VSD 79218A XSV144041-1ARunout, Side A
VSD 79218B XSV144042-1CRunout, Side B
XSV 144041Label, Side A
XSV 144042Label, Side B
Various ArtistsChicago/The Blues/Today! Vol. 3
Vinyl pressings
Chicago/The Blues/Today! Vol. 3
by Various Artists · 1966
15 pressings6 countriesBlues
Chicago/The Blues/Today! Vol. 3 was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Chicago/The Blues/Today! Vol. 3
7 pressings came out in 1966, 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- Vanguard VRS-9218
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Vanguard VSD-79218
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
VSD-79218-A 6-5 6-66Side A runout, variant 1
VSD-79218-B (-2) 6-5 7 -66Side B runout, variant 1
VSD-79218-A 28-5 3-66Side A runout, variant 2
VSD-79218-B 28-5 3-66Side B runout, variant 2
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Vanguard VRS-9218
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
VRS-9218-A 28-4 3-66Side A runout
VRS-9218-B 28-4 3-66Side B runout
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Vanguard VSD-79218
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
VSD 79218-A 28-5 3-66Side A runout
VSD 79218-B 28-5 3-66Side B runout
VSD-79218-ASide A label
VSD-79218-BSide B label
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Fontana TFL 6070
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
6070 1L = 1 420 11 3Side A Stamped
6070 2L V 1 420 11 2Side B Stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Canada | Vanguard VSD 79218 / Vanguard VSD-79218First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | UK | Fontana TFL 6070First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Vanguard VSD-79218First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Vanguard VRS-9218First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Vanguard VSD-79218First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Vanguard VRS-9218First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Vanguard VSD-79218First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Japan | Vanguard GXF 15LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1976 | US | Vanguard VSD-79218LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1976 | US | Vanguard VSD-79218LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | US | Vanguard 79218-1 / Vanguard VRS 79218-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Greece | Vanguard VSD-79218LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | New Zealand | Vanguard VSD 79218LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Vanguard SVRL 19022LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Vanguard VSD-79218LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1One More Time2:26
- A2Kid Man Blues3:00
- A3My Black Mare3:41
- A4Stealin' Back3:17
- A5I Got Mine In Time4:17
- A6Tighten Up On It3:11
- B1Dynaflow Blues2:35
- B2Black Spider Blues3:12
- B3Layin' Down My Shoes And Clothes2:24
- B4If I Get Lucky3:23
- B5Rockin' My Boogie3:26
- B6Mr. Boweevil3:11
- B7Hey, Hey2:23
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Chicago/The Blues/Today! Vol. 3 are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Chicago/The Blues/Today! Vol. 3 are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1966 and 2006.
When was Chicago/The Blues/Today! Vol. 3 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Vanguard VSD-79218.
How do I tell if my copy of Chicago/The Blues/Today! Vol. 3 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VSD-79218, VRS-9218, TFL 6070, VSD 79218) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VSD 79218A XSV144041-1A and VSD 79218B XSV144042-1C. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Chicago/The Blues/Today! Vol. 3 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.
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