First-year pressing

Bill 1973 US Pressing (MCA2-8005)

Bill by Bill Cosby

Artist: Bill Cosby
Title: Bill
Label: MCA Records MCA2-8005
Country: US
Released: 1973
Format: LP, Album, Compilation · 2 records
Format notes: Pinckneyville Pressing, Two Labels

Runout and matrix codes

Etched or stamped in the dead wax between the last track and the label. If yours match, you have this pressing.

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-◈

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