Canada
1976- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NBLP 7028-V
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
N B L P - 7 0 2 8 - S 1Side A runout area
N B L P - 7 0 2 8 - S 2Side B runout area
Vinyl pressings
Helluva Band
by Angel · 1976
34 pressings13 countriesHard RockRock
Helluva Band was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Helluva Band
27 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 13 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.
Canada
1976- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NBLP 7028
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
N B L P - 7 0 2 8 - A//28561-1-Y m 1 1Side A runout area
N B L P - 7 0 2 8 - B//28562-1-Y 1 1Side B runout area
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca CBC 4010Casablanca 0C 062 ○ 97888
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CBC 4010 A-1 A NICKYCUT A 1Matrix/runout Side A
CBC 4010 B-1 NICK WEBB G 1Matrix/runout Side B
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NBLP 7028
- Format
- LP, Album · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
NBLP-7028-A6-CSM AZ 1S
NBLP-7028-B6-CSM AZM A10 S
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NBLP 7028
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T1 NBLP-7028-A-3-CTHSide A etched variant 1
T1 NBLP-7028-B4-CTHSide B etched variant 1
T1 NBLP-7028-A-3-CTH Az (birds logo)Side A etched variant 2
T1 NBLP-7028-B4-CTH Az (birds logo)Side B etched variant 2
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NBLP 7028
- Format
- LP, Album · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
NBLP-7028-A5-CSM AZ
NBLP-7028-B6-CSM AZM
NBLP-7028-A-2-CP AZ (Variant 2)
NBLP-7028-B-5-CSM AZ A (Variant 2)
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 34 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s29 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Australia | Casablanca NBLP 7028First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Canada | Casablanca NBLP 7028-VFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Canada | Casablanca NBLP 7028-VLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1976 | Canada | Casablanca NBLP 7028First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Chile | Casablanca LP-CAS-8008First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | France | Casablanca 2C 066-97.888First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Germany | Casablanca NB 7009First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Germany | Casablanca 1 C 062-97888First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Germany | Casablanca NB 7009First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Japan | Casablanca VIP-6323First yearLP, Album, Special Edition, Stereo, Flexi-disc, 5" | LP, Album, Special Edition, Stereo, Flexi-disc, 5" |
| 1976 | Japan | Casablanca VIP-6323First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Japan | Casablanca VIP-6323First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Netherlands | Casablanca NBLP 7028First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | New Zealand | Casablanca DRS 1028First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | South Africa | Casablanca NAL 27021First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | UK | Rock Candy CandyVinyl 002LP, Album, Limited Edition, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | US | DEKO DEKO3002-1LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2026 | US | DEKO DEKO3002-1LP, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Casablanca CBLA. 71.010 / Casablanca CBLA 71010LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Casablanca NBLP 7028LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Feelin' Right4:41
- A2The Fortune8:37
- A3Anyway You Want It2:42
- A4Dr. Ice5:15
- B1Mirrors4:24
- B2Feelings5:40
- B3Pressure Point5:22
- B4Chicken Soup4:43
- B5Angel Theme2:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Helluva Band are there?
34 vinyl pressings of Helluva Band are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1976 and 2026.
When was Helluva Band first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Canada, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Casablanca NBLP 7028-V.
How do I tell if my copy of Helluva Band is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NBLP 7028-V, NBLP 7028, CBC 4010, CAL 2004) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, N B L P - 7 0 2 8 - S 1 and N B L P - 7 0 2 8 - S 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Helluva Band 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.
