US
1974- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABC-12029
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
B.B. KingPhiladelphia / Up At 5 AM
Vinyl pressings
Philadelphia / Up At 5 AM
by B.B. King · 1974
14 pressings7 countriesRhythm & BluesFunk / SoulBlues
Philadelphia / Up At 5 AM was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Philadelphia / Up At 5 AM
9 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 5 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABC-12029
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Black Label
- Runout / matrix
45-16632-SLabel side A
45-16633-SLabel side B
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABC-12029
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
UK
October 18, 1974- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABC 4017
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ABC 4017ASide A label
ABC 4017BSide B label
UK
September 1974- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABC 4017
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
ABC 4017 A-1U G 1Side A stamped runout
ABC 4017 B-1U G 1Side B stamped runout
ABC 4017ASide A label
ABC 4017BSide B label
Brazil
1974- Label and catalog number
- Probe S7PO-13100
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Brazil | Probe S7PO-13100First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | France | Probe 2C 008-95943 / Probe 2C 008-95.943First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | France | ABC Records ABC-12029First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Germany | ABC Records 1C 006-95 943 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-95 943First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | US | ABC Records ABC-12029First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | US | ABC Records ABC-12029First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | US | ABC Records ABC-12029First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | UK | ABC Records ABC 4017First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | UK | ABC Records ABC 4017First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Canada | ABC Records ABC-120297", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Spain | ABC Records 1 J 006-95.943 / ABC Records 1 J 006-959437", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | ABC Records ABC-120297", 45 RPM, Reissue, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Styrene, Stereo |
| ? | US | ABC Records ABC-120297", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene |
| ? | US | ABC Records ABC-120297", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- APhiladelphia3:22
- BUp At 5 AM3:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Philadelphia / Up At 5 AM are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Philadelphia / Up At 5 AM are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1974 and 1975.
When was Philadelphia / Up At 5 AM first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, UK, Brazil, France and more. One of them is ABC Records ABC-12029.
How do I tell if my copy of Philadelphia / Up At 5 AM is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ABC-12029, ABC 4017, S7PO-13100, 2C 008-95943) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Philadelphia / Up At 5 AM 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.
