US
February 1968- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 8161
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
STA 671181 3S I A1Side A runout
STA-671182-1S I A1Side B runout
ST-A-671181Side A label
ST-A-671182Side B label
Various ArtistsHistory Of Rhythm & Blues Volume 1: The Roots 1947-52
Vinyl pressings
History Of Rhythm & Blues Volume 1: The Roots 1947-52
by Various Artists · 1968
14 pressings5 countriesRhythm & BluesBlues
History Of Rhythm & Blues Volume 1 was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 History Of Rhythm & Blues Volume 1
10 pressings came out in 1968, the album's first year, in 4 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
February 1968- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 8161
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
US
February 1968- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 8161
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · MO - Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-671181-AA LW AT △11475 WSide A [Etched]
ST-A-671182-AA LW AT △11475-X WSide B [Etched]
ST-A-671181-MOSide A [Label]
ST-A-671182-MOSide B [Label]
US
February 1968- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 8161
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
US
February 1968- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 8161
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
A-12709-1A CT | TSide 1 runout stamped
A-12710-1A CT | TSide 2 runout stamped
A-12709-CTSide 1 label printed
A-12710-CTSide 2 label printed
US
February 1968- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 8161
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A-12709- AA MR LW AT △11452 WRunout A
A-12710- AA MR LW AT △11452-XRunout B
A-12709-MOLabel A
A-12710-MOLabel B
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.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Canada | Atlantic SD 8161First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1968 | Canada | Atlantic AT 8161First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | Germany | Atlantic SD 8161 / Atlantic ATL-SD 8161First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1968 | UK | Atlantic 587 094First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | US | Atlantic SD 8161LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1968 | US | Atlantic SD 8161First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Atlantic 8161First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | US | Atlantic SD 8161First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Atlantic SD 8161First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Atlantic 8161First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | US | Atlantic 8161First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Charter Line CTR 20095LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Atlantic SD 8161LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Atlantic SD 8161LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Ol' Man River3:00
- A2It's Too Soon To Know2:57
- A3Drinkin' Wine Spo-Dee-O-Dee3:12
- A4Cole Slaw2:44
- A5If You See The Tears In My Eyes2:50
- A6Anytime, Anyplace, Anywhere3:00
- A7Goodnight Irene2:25
- B1Don't You Know I Love You3:03
- B2Shouldn't I Know3:08
- B3Chains Of Love3:17
- B4Heavenly Father2:45
- B5Wheel Of Fortune2:51
- B65-10-15 Hours3:10
- B7One Mint Julep2:27
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of History Of Rhythm & Blues Volume 1 are there?
14 vinyl pressings of History Of Rhythm & Blues Volume 1 are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was History Of Rhythm & Blues Volume 1 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in US, UK, Canada, Germany. One of them is Atlantic SD 8161, released February 1968.
How do I tell if my copy of History Of Rhythm & Blues Volume 1 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SD 8161, 8161, 587 094, AT 8161) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, STA 671181 3S I A1 and STA-671182-1S I A1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is History Of Rhythm & Blues Volume 1 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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