Netherlands
1968- Label and catalog number
- Philips 304 170 BF
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono
- Runout / matrix
AA 304 170 1F 1 ℗1968 670 111Runout A, stamped
AA 304 170 2F 1 ℗1968 670 111Runout B, stamped
304 170.1 FLabel A
304 170.2 FLabel B
Blue CheerJust A Little Bit
Vinyl pressings
Just A Little Bit
by Blue Cheer · 1968
11 pressings9 countriesPsychedelic RockRockBlues
Just A Little Bit was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Just A Little Bit
11 pressings came out in 1968, the album's first year, in 9 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.
Netherlands
1968- Label and catalog number
- Philips 304 170 BF
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono
- Runout / matrix
AA 304 170 1F 1 Ⓟ1968 670 111Side A runout stamped variant 1
AA 304 170 2F 1 Ⓟ1968 670 11Side B runout stamped variant 1
AA 304 170 1F 1 Ⓟ1968 670 1Side A runout stamped variant 2
AA 304 170 2F 1 Ⓟ1968 670 1Side B runout stamped variant 2
UK
1968- Label and catalog number
- Philips BF 1684Philips 304 170 BF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Mono
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Philips 40541
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
1-42513-2 rL MRA-Side runout etching, variant 1
1-42514-1 rL MRB-Side runout etching, variant 1
1-42513-5 rL MRA-Side runout etching, variant 2
1-42514-1 rL MRB-Side runout etching, variant 2
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Philips DJP-24
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
1-42513-2Side A
2-42513-1Side B
Australia
1968- Label and catalog number
- Philips BF 405
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Australia | Philips BF 405First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | Canada | Philips PH.40541First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1968 | Greece | Philips 304 170 BF / Philips 3801First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Japan | Mercury SM-1056First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1968 | Netherlands | Philips 304 170 BFFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | Netherlands | Philips 304 170 BFFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | Scandinavia | Philips 304 170 BFFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | Spain | Philips 304 170 BFFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1968 | UK | Philips BF 1684 / Philips 304 170 BFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | US | Philips 40541First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1968 | US | Philips DJP-24First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AJust A Little Bit3:24
- BGypsy Ball2:57
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Just A Little Bit are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Just A Little Bit are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Just A Little Bit first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in Netherlands, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Philips 304 170 BF.
How do I tell if my copy of Just A Little Bit is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 304 170 BF, BF 1684, 40541, DJP-24) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AA 304 170 1F 1 ℗1968 670 111 and AA 304 170 2F 1 ℗1968 670 111. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Just A Little Bit 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.
