US
June 1971- Label and catalog number
- Columbia KC 30590
- Format
- LP, Album · Pitman Pressing, Tri-fold
- Runout / matrix
PSide 1 & 2 Stamped
AL30590-2.L.Side 1 Etched [Variant 1]
BL30590-2JSide 2 Etched [Variant 1]
AL 30590-2.F.Side 1 Etched [Variant 2]
Vinyl pressings
B, S & T 4
by Blood, Sweat And Tears · 1971
32 pressings21 countriesBlues RockClassic RockRock
B, S & T 4 was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 B, S & T 4
23 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 18 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
June 1971- Label and catalog number
- Columbia KC 30590
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
o PAL30590-2.E. 1T XVariant 1 - Side A runout
o BL-30590-2.F. oVariant 1 - Side B runout
o PAL30590-2E ITVariant 2 - Side A runout
PBL-30590-2D 2TVariant 2 - Side B runout
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- DATE DAS 2096
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
DAS 2096 - AL 30590Side 1
DAS 2096 - BL 30590Side 2
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Columbia KC 30590
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
o PAL30590-2.E. 1T X PA runout
o BL-30590-2.F. 1 P D BB runout
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Columbia KC 30590
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing, Tri-fold
- Runout / matrix
o AL-30590-2.A. 1SSide 1 Etched (o stamped)
o BL-30590-2.C.Side 2 Etched (o stamped)
AL 30590Side 1 label
BL 30590Side 2 label
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- CBS S 64355CBS 64355
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
S 64355 A1Runout side A, variant 1
S 64355 B1Runout side B, variant 1
S 64355 A1 3 2 ARunout side A, variant 2
S 64355 B1 2 8 ARunout side B, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 32 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s27 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | CBS SBP 233982First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Brazil | CBS 137740First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Canada | Columbia KC 30590First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Canada | Columbia KC 30590First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Germany | CBS S 61502LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1971 | Greece | CBS S 64355First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | India | CBS KC 30590First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Israel | CBS S 64355 / CBS 64355First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Italy | CBS S 69008First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Japan | CBS/Sony SONX-60201First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Mexico | CBS CL-5336First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1971 | Netherlands | CBS S 64355First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | New Zealand | CBS SBP 473883First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Portugal | CBS 64355 / CBS S 64355First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | South Africa | Date DAS.2096First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | US | Friday Music FRM-30590 / Columbia 88875003441LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2015 | US | Analogue Productions AAPP-088 / Columbia KC 30590LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2019 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP2203 / Columbia MOVLP2203LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Hallmark Records SHM 963LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Friday Music FRM-30590 / Columbia FRM-30590LP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Go Down Gamblin'4:14
- A2Cowboys And Indians3:07
- A3John The Baptist (Holy John)3:35
- A4Redemption5:11
- A5Lisa, Listen To Me2:58
- A6A Look To My Heart0:52
- B1High On A Mountain3:13
- B2Valentine's Day3:56
- B3Take Me In Your Arms3:27
- B4For My Lady3:23
- B5Mama Gets High4:09
- B6A Look To My Heart (Duet)2:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of B, S & T 4 are there?
32 vinyl pressings of B, S & T 4 are listed here, from 21 countries, released between 1971 and 2019.
When was B, S & T 4 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Columbia KC 30590, released June 1971.
How do I tell if my copy of B, S & T 4 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KC 30590, DAS 2096, S 64355, SBP 233982) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, P and AL30590-2.L.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is B, S & T 4 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.
