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The Great B. B. King
chevron_rightUnited
United States“Catalog numbers: "US-7728" on front cover and "US 7728" on labels. This is a reissue, originally released in mono as [r2934642] in 1960 on [l60679]. Tan/yellow label with spirograph graphic. On rear sleeve: United Superior Records 5810 so. Normandie Ave., Los Angeles, California Mfd. by Cadet Records, Inc. / Los Angeles, Ca. Runouts are hand-etched.”
Cat#: US 7728 · US-7728
The Great B. B. King
chevron_rightUnited Records / United/Superior
Canada“This is a reissue, originally released in mono as [r2934642] in 1960 on [l60679]. US version is here: [r6962559]”
Cat#: 7728/728 · US 7728
The Great B. B. King
chevron_rightUnited Records / United/Superior
United StatesCat#: US 7728 · 7728/728
The Great B. B. King
chevron_rightBellaphon / Bellaphon International
Germany“Version with [l=Bellaphon International] logo on the front cover. This is not the initial version with the unboxed Bellaphon, but a later repress, approximately 1974 with boxed Bellaphon and rimtext on top: Made in Germany by Bellaphon-Records Main artist on the rear cover is 'B. B. King And His Orchestra' - while on the labels the German expression is used: 'B. B. King und sein Orchester' The "I" of "IP" in side B runout might be a "J" also (see detail image).”
Cat#: BI 1511
The Great B. B. King
chevron_rightUnited/Superior
United StatesCat#: UM 728
The Great B. B. King
chevron_rightUnited
United States“This is a reissue, originally released in mono as [r2934642] in 1960 on [l60679]. Purple/White Label design. On rear sleeve: United Superior Records 5810 so. Normandie Ave., Los Angeles, California Mfd. by Cadet Records, Inc. / Los Angeles, Ca.”
Cat#: US-7728 · US 7728
The Great B. B. King
chevron_rightUnited Records / United/Superior
United States“Misprint due to rear pasteover from [r3617923]”
Cat#: US 7728 · 7728/728
The Great B. B. King
chevron_rightCrown Records
United States“Mono release only Recorded Hollywood, Calif. CLP 5143 on rear jacket 5143 on labels Black/silver Crown labels with silver crown on lower lip”
Cat#: CLP 5143 · 5143
The Great B. B. King
chevron_rightBellaphon / Bellaphon International
Germany“Version with [l=Bellaphon International] logo on the front cover and unboxed Bellaphon logo on labels. Main artist on the rear cover is 'B. B. King And His Orchestra' - while on the labels the German expression is used: 'B. B. King und sein Orchester' German liner text on back-sleeve. Printed in Germany. No release date mentioned.”
Cat#: BI 1511
The Great B. B. King
chevron_rightCrown Records
United States“Mono release only Recorded Hollywood, Calif. CLP 5143 on rear jacket 5143 on labels Black Crown labels with multi colour CROWN. This is the first Reissue from 1961”
Cat#: CLP 5143 · 5143
The Great B. B. King
chevron_rightCrown Records
United States“Mono release only Recorded Hollywood, California, between 1952 and 1960. CLP 5143 on rear jacket 5143 on labels”
Cat#: 5143 · CLP 5143
The Great B. B. King
chevron_rightUnited Records / United/Superior
United States“Reissue. Green labels. Runouts: 1st number is faintly etched, second number beginning CS.. is lightly scratched out.”
Cat#: US 7728 · 7728/728
The Great B. B. King
chevron_rightBellaphon / Bellaphon International
Germany“Version with [l=Bellaphon International] logo on the front cover. This is not the initial version with the unboxed Bellaphon, but another later repress with boxed Bellaphon and rimtext on top: Made in Germany by Bellaphon-Records Main artist on the rear cover is 'B. B. King And His Orchestra' - while on the labels the German expression is used: 'B. B. King und sein Orchester'”
Cat#: BI 1511
The Great B. B. King
chevron_rightCrown Records / P-Vine Records
Japan“Japanese reissue includes insert with notes in Japanese, lyrics in English & discography of the titles on the album. Manufactured and distributed by Blues Interactions Inc, Tokyo, Japan. Recorded in Hollywood, Calif. CLP 5143 on rear jacket. PLP-6722 on labels. Reproduction black/silver Crown labels with silver crown on lower rim.”
Cat#: PLP-6722 · CLP 5143
The Great B. B. King
chevron_rightP-Vine Records / Crown Records
Japan“Tip-on jacket with obi. Recorded in Hollywood, Calif. ℗&© 1960/2022 P-Vine, Inc.”
Cat#: PLP-7825
Barcode: 4 995879 078259
CD(4)
Platinum Series
chevron_rightD3 Entertainment
United StatesCat#: 69467-33346-2
Barcode: 6 94673 33462 5
The Great B. B. King
chevron_rightAce / Crown Records
United Kingdom“On Back Cover: ℗ & © 2005 Ace Records Ltd. Made in the UK On CD: ℗ & © 2005 Ace Records Ltd. Made in the UK Similar version, but [url=https://www.discogs.com/release/5843337-BB-King-The-Great-B-B-King]WITH "MADE IN THE UK" ON BACK COVER AND "MADE IN THE EU" ON CD.[/url]”
Cat#: CDCHM 1049
Barcode: 0 29667 00862 4
The Great B. B. King
chevron_rightAce
Europe“On Back Cover: ℗ & © 2005 Ace Records Ltd. Made in the UK On CD: ℗ & © 2005 Ace Records Ltd. Made in the EU”
Cat#: CDCHM 1049
Barcode: 0 29667 00862 4
The Great B. B. King
chevron_rightP-Vine Records
JapanCat#: PCD-4366
Barcode: 4995879043660