US
June 1965- Label and catalog number
- Argo LP-4042
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
Various ArtistsThe Blues Volume 4
Vinyl pressings
The Blues Volume 4
by Various Artists · 1965
10 pressings3 countriesChicago BluesBlues
The Blues Volume 4 was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 The Blues Volume 4
4 pressings came out in 1965, 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.
US
June 1965- Label and catalog number
- Argo LP-4042
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Misprint, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
LP 4042 Side 1 13645 JM 1254 anvil symbol (encircled)Side 1 runout etched
LP 4042 Side 2 13646 JM 1255 anvil symbol (encircled)Side 2 runout etched
US
June 1965- Label and catalog number
- Argo LP-4042
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Misprint, Mono
- Runout / matrix
LP 4042 Side 1 13645 J-M 1254Side A
LP 4042 Side 2 13646 J-M 1255Side B
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Chess CRL 4003Chess CRL.4003
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
CRL4003A1 H I KT ERunout side A
CRL4003B1 H I KT ARunout side B
CRL.4003-ALabel side A
CRL.4003-BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | UK | Chess CRL 4003 / Chess CRL.4003First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Argo LP-4042First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Argo LP-4042First yearLP, Compilation, Misprint, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Compilation, Misprint, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1965 | US | Argo LP-4042First yearLP, Compilation, Misprint, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Misprint, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Italy | Cadet D. 30-159LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | US | Chess CH-9290LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1988 | US | Chess CH-9290LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Argo LP-4042 / Argo 4042LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Cadet CA 4042 / Argo LP 4042LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | US | Cadet LPS-4042LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Billy's Blues, Pt. Two2:18
- A2Last Night2:52
- A3Trouble, Trouble2:48
- A4My Baby's Got Soul2:34
- A5Third Degree3:14
- A6I Don't Know3:06
- B1I'm A Little Mixed Up2:46
- B2She's 19 Years Old3:16
- B3Flat Foot Sam2:06
- B4Boom Boom2:48
- B5I Guess I'm A Fool3:02
- B6Leave My Wife Alone2:46
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Blues Volume 4 are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Blues Volume 4 are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1965 and 1988.
When was The Blues Volume 4 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, UK. One of them is Argo LP-4042, released June 1965.
How do I tell if my copy of The Blues Volume 4 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LP-4042, CRL 4003) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Blues Volume 4 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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