US
September 1964- Label and catalog number
- Argo LP-4037
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
R4RM-6717-1 LP-4037 S-1 13218 Φ ISide A runout
R4RM-6718-1 LP-4037 S-2 13219 Φ ISide B runout
#13218 R4RM-6717Side A label
#13219 R4RM-6718Side B label
Walter HortonThe Soul Of Blues Harmonica
Vinyl pressings
The Soul Of Blues Harmonica
by Walter Horton · 1964
14 pressings4 countriesHarmonica BluesChicago BluesBlues
The Soul Of Blues Harmonica was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Soul Of Blues Harmonica
3 pressings came out in 1964, the album's first year. 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
September 1964- Label and catalog number
- Argo LPS-4037
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Argo 4037Argo LP 4037
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
R4RM-6717-1 LP-4037 S-1 13218 Φ IRunout side A
R4RM-6718-1 LP-4037 S-2 13219 Φ IRunout side B
#13218 R4RM-6717Label side A
#13219 R4RM-6718Label side 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.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | US | Argo 4037 / Argo LP 4037First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1964 | US | Argo LP-4037First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Argo LPS-4037First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | Netherlands | Chess International PAR 230LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Cadet LP-4037LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | France | Chess 515028LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1987 | US | Chess CH-9268 / MCA Records CH-9268LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1987 | US | Chess CH-9268LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 1987 | US | Chess CH-9268 / MCA Records CH-9268LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Chess 515028LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Italy | Chess GCH 8034 / Green Line Records GCH 8034LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Chess International MAR 3173 / Chess International PAR 230LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Netherlands | Chess International MAR 3173LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Netherlands | Chess International PAR 230LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Groove Walk3:15
- A2Wee Baby Blues3:01
- A3It's Alright2:50
- A4Wrinkles2:58
- A5Hard Hearted Woman2:50
- B1John Henry2:40
- B2Good Moanin' Blues4:12
- B3Friday Night Stomp3:00
- B4Gonna Bring It On Home3:00
- B5La Cucuracha2:32
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Soul Of Blues Harmonica are there?
14 vinyl pressings of The Soul Of Blues Harmonica are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1964 and 1987.
When was The Soul Of Blues Harmonica first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US. One of them is Argo LP-4037, released September 1964.
How do I tell if my copy of The Soul Of Blues Harmonica is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LP-4037, LPS-4037, 4037) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, R4RM-6717-1 LP-4037 S-1 13218 Φ I and R4RM-6718-1 LP-4037 S-2 13219 Φ I. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Soul Of Blues Harmonica 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.