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The World Of Blues Power Vol. 2

by Various Artists · 1970

12 pressings8 countriesBlues RockRockBlues

The World Of Blues Power Vol. 2 was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 World Of Blues Power Vol. 2

7 pressings came out in 1970, 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.

UK

1970
Label and catalog number
Decca SPA 63
Format
LP, Compilation, Stereo
Runout / matrix

ZAL-9527.P-1W G JT 1Side 1

ZAL-9528.P-1W U JT 1Side 2

Full details of this pressing

UK

1970
Label and catalog number
Decca SPA 63Decca SPA.63
Format
LP, Compilation, Stereo
Runout / matrix

ZAL-9527.P-1W U JT 1Side A runout

ZAL-9528.P-1W N JT 1Side B runout

/ZAL.9527 P/Side A label

/ZAL.9528 P/Side B label

Full details of this pressing

UK

1970
Label and catalog number
Decca SPA 63Decca SPA.63
Format
LP, Compilation, Stereo
Runout / matrix

ZAL-9527.P-1 W 1 JT 1Side A runout

ZAL-9528.P-1 W C JT 1Side B runout

/ZAL.9527 P/Side A label

/ZAL.9528 P/Side B label

Full details of this pressing

Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.

All 12 vinyl pressings

By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.

1970s7 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1970AustraliaDecca SPA 63First yearLP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo
1970New ZealandDecca SPA 63First yearLP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo
1970SpainDecca CPS 9072First yearLP, Stereo, CompilationLP, Stereo, Compilation
1970UKDecca SPA 63First yearLP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo
1970UKDecca PA 63First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · MonoLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono
1970UKDecca SPA 63 / Decca SPA.63First yearLP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo
1970UKDecca SPA 63 / Decca SPA.63First yearLP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo
Year unknown5 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
?ArgentinaLondon Records 8218LP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo
?FranceDecca SSS 177-Y12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Compilation, Misprint12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Compilation, Misprint
?GermanyDecca ND 544LP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo
?GermanyDecca ND 544LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · PromoLP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo
?NetherlandsDecca 6412 002LP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo

Tracklist

  1. A1Don't Turn Me From Your Door
  2. A2Can't Help Myself
  3. A3Checkin' Up On My Baby
  4. A4Crutch And Cane
  5. A5Going To Try
  6. A6Too Bad - Pt.1
  7. B1Leavin' Trunk
  8. B2Lula Mae
  9. B3You Don't Love Me
  10. B4She Got A Ring In His Nose, And A Ring On Her Hand
  11. B5Third Degree
  12. B6Speed Kills

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of The World Of Blues Power Vol. 2 are there?

12 vinyl pressings of The World Of Blues Power Vol. 2 are listed here, from 8 countries.

When was The World Of Blues Power Vol. 2 first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1970, in UK, Australia, New Zealand, Spain. One of them is Decca SPA 63.

How do I tell if my copy of The World Of Blues Power Vol. 2 is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SPA 63, PA 63, CPS 9072) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZAL-9527.P-1W G JT 1 and ZAL-9528.P-1W U JT 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is The World Of Blues Power Vol. 2 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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