Scandinavia
1977- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records WB 56357Warner Bros. Records BS 3054
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
WB 56 357 A 2 P77 F 710Runout stamped, A-side
WB 56 357 B 2 P77 F 710Runout stamped, B-side
Vinyl pressings
Plain & Fancy
by Bellamy Brothers · 1977
17 pressings13 countriesCountry RockCountrySoft RockRock
Plain & Fancy was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Plain & Fancy
16 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 12 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.
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records K56357Warner Bros. Records BS 3034
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
K-56357-A-1 ALLEN BSide A runout
K-56357-B-1 ALLEN ⋀Side B runout
K 56357 ASide A label
K 56357 BSide B label
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records BS 3034
- Format
- LP, Album · Winchester Pressing
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records BS 3034Curb Records BS 3034
- Format
- LP, Album · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BS-1-3034 JW1#2 M̶Side A Runout - Etched
BS-2-3034 JW1#1 M̶Side B Runout - Etched
0Side A/B Runout - Stamped
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records BS 3034
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BS-1-3034 LW1 AARunout side A, etched, variant 1
BS-2-3034 LW2 AARunout side B, etched, variant 1
BS-1-3034 LW1 AARunout side A, etched, variant 2
BS-2-3034 LW1 AARunout side B, etched, variant 2
Australia
1977- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records BS 3034
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MX183665 BS3034-1Side 1 runout stamped
MX183666 BS3034-2Side 2 runout stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | Warner Bros. Records BS 3034First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records BS 3034First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | France | Warner Bros. Records 56 357First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records WB 26 072First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records WB 56 357 / Warner Bros. Records BS 3034First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records WB 56 357 / Warner Bros. Records BS 3034First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | Warner Bros. Records P-10328WFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Warner Bros. Records WB 56357First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Portugal | Warner Bros. Records LP-S-65-28First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Rhodesia | Warner Bros. Records WBC 1335First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Scandinavia | Warner Bros. Records WB 56357 / Warner Bros. Records BS 3054First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | South Africa | Warner Bros. Records WBC 1335First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | Warner Bros. Records K56357 / Warner Bros. Records BS 3034First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Warner Bros. Records BS 3034First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Warner Bros. Records BS 3034 / Curb Records BS 3034First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | New Zealand | Warner Bros. Records BS 3034LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1You Made Me4:17
- A2Tiger Lily Lover3:49
- A3Memorabilia4:05
- A4Maybe By Then4:04
- B1Crossfire3:45
- B2Miss Misunderstood3:47
- B3If It's So Easy3:33
- B4Hard Rockin'3:31
- B5Can Somebody Hear Me Now3:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Plain & Fancy are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Plain & Fancy are listed here, from 13 countries.
When was Plain & Fancy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Scandinavia, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Warner Bros. Records WB 56357.
How do I tell if my copy of Plain & Fancy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WB 56357, K56357, BS 3034, 56 357) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, WB 56 357 A 2 P77 F 710 and WB 56 357 B 2 P77 F 710. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Plain & Fancy 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.
