US
1970- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records 45-11280
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
16069-S [Artisan logo]Runout A etched, logo stamped
16053-S [Artisan logo]Runout B etched, logo stamped
AMP 45-16069-SLabel A
AMP 45-16053-SLabel B
B.B. KingChains And Things
Vinyl pressings
Chains And Things
by B.B. King · 1970
14 pressings7 countriesBlues
Chains And Things 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 Chains And Things
7 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 3 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
1970- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records 45-11280
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABC-11280
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
October 1970- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records 11280
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, White Label
Australia
1970- Label and catalog number
- Stateside OSS-9303
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-16069 7XOS1368Label side A
45-16053 7XOS1369Label side B
Canada
1970- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABC-11280
- Format
- 7"
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.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | Stateside OSS-9303First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | Australia | Stateside OSS-9303First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Canada | ABC Records ABC-11280First year7" | 7" |
| 1970 | US | ABC Records 45-11280First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | US | ABC Records 45-11280First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | US | ABC Records ABC-11280First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | US | ABC Records 11280First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, White Label · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1971 | France | Probe 2C 006-91985 M / Probe 2C 006-91.985 M7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | Japan | ABC Records HIT-18377", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | UK | Probe PRO 5167", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | UK | Probe PRO 5167", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | New Zealand | ABC Records ABC.112807", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | ABC Records 45-ABC-112807", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | ABC Records 112807", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AChains And Things3:27
- BKing's Special3:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Chains And Things are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Chains And Things are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1970 and 1971.
When was Chains And Things first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, Australia, Canada. One of them is ABC Records 45-11280.
How do I tell if my copy of Chains And Things is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-11280, ABC-11280, 11280, OSS-9303) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 16069-S [Artisan logo] and 16053-S [Artisan logo]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Chains And Things 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.
