US
1973- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA2-8005
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation
Bill CosbyBill
Vinyl pressings
Bill
by Bill Cosby · 1973
10 pressings4 countriesComedyNon-Music
Bill was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Bill
5 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 2 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA2-8005
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation · Gatefold, Pinckneyville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MCA 348 W2 Record 1 Side 1 ◈-P-◈A-side, etched
MCA 349 W2 Record 1 Side 4 ◈-P-◈B-side, etched
MCA 350 W2 Record 2 Side 2 ◈-P-◈C-side, etched
MCA 351 W2 Record 2 Side 3 ◈-P-◈D-side, etched
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA2-8005
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation · Pinckneyville Pressing, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
MCA 348 W2 Record 1 Side 1 ◈ P ◈Etched, Side A
MCA 349 W2 Record 1 Side 4 ◈ P ◈Etched, Side D
MCA 350 W2 Record 2 Side 2 ◈ P ◈Etched, Side B
MCA 351 Record 2 Side 3 ◈ P ◈Etched, Side C
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA2-8005
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation · Pinckneyville Pressing, Two Labels
- Runout / matrix
MCA 348 W2 Record 1 Side 1 ◈-P-◈ lll [slashed]Side 1 etched except stamped ◈-P-◈
MCA 350 W2 Record 2 Side 2 ◈-P-◈ llll [slashed] lSide 2 etched except stamped ◈-P-◈
MCA 351 W2 Record 3 Side 3 ♢-S-▷ l ⧈-G-⧈ [slashed through]Side 3 etched except stamped and slashed ⧈-G-⧈ and elongated S
MCA 349 W2 Record 1 Side 4 ◈-P-◈ lllll [slashed]Side 4 etched except stamped ◈-P-◈
Australia
1973- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MAPS 7131
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
MAPS-7131/1-S1 fhSide A, etched
MAPS-7131/2-S2 fhSide B, etched
MAPS-7131/2-S3 fhSide C, etched
MAPS-7131/1-S4 fhSide D, etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Australia | MCA Records MAPS 7131First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1973 | Canada | MCA Records MCA2-8005LP, Album, Reissue, Compilation | LP, Album, Reissue, Compilation |
| 1973 | US | MCA Records MCA2-8005First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1973 | US | MCA Records MCA2-8005First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1973 | US | MCA Records MCA2-8005First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1973 | US | MCA Records MCA2-8005LP, Album, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1973 | US | MCA Records MCA2-8005First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA2-8005LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1982 | South Africa | MCA Records DLPL 561/2LP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | MCA Records MCA2-8005LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Handball At The "Y"3:38
- A2"Froofie" The Dog4:15
- A3Survival2:56
- A4Fernet Branca7:55
- B1Wally, Wally3:39
- B2My Dad's Car4:52
- B3The Lower Track2:13
- B4(In Las Vegas) Be Good To Your Wives4:03
- B5(In Las Vegas) Bill Cosby Fights Back4:23
- C1Buck Jones5:13
- C2Bill Cosby's First Baby5:17
- C3Basketball3:20
- C4Fat Albert's Car5:19
- D1Snakes And Alligators2:34
- D2Track And Field/ High Jump5:33
- D3Ennis' Toilet1:31
- D4My Brother, Russell3:04
- D5Masculinity At Its Finest5:53
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bill are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Bill are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1973 and 1982.
When was Bill first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, Australia. One of them is MCA Records MCA2-8005.
How do I tell if my copy of Bill is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCA2-8005, MAPS 7131) 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 Bill 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.
