US
1966- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-3479RCA Victor LPM 3479
- Format
- LP, Mono, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
SPRM-6729--1S A1 RSide A runout, stamped
SPRM-6730--5S A1 RSide B runout, stamped
SPRM-6729Side A label
SPRM-6730Side B label
Bobby BareThe Best Of Bobby Bare
Vinyl pressings
The Best Of Bobby Bare
by Bobby Bare · 1966
11 pressings6 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
The Best Of Bobby Bare was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 The Best Of Bobby Bare
7 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 4 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-3479
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SPRS—6731–3S A2 ISide A
SPRS-6732—3S A2 ISide B
Canada
1966- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-3479
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
Canada
1966- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-3479
- Format
- LP, Mono, Compilation
Germany
1966- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-3479
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LP-Ste-SPRS-6731-X Manufactured in GermanyRunout side-A, stamped
LP-Ste-SPRS-6732-X Manufactured in GermanyRunout side-B, stamped
Germany
1966- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-3479
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LP-Ste-SPRS-6731-X Manufactured in GermanyRunout side A
LP-Ste-SPRS-6732-X Manufactured in GermanyRunout side B
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.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Canada | RCA Victor LSP-3479First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1966 | Canada | RCA Victor LPM-3479First yearLP, Mono, Compilation · Mono | LP, Mono, Compilation · Mono |
| 1966 | Germany | RCA Victor LSP-3479First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1966 | Germany | RCA Victor LSP-3479First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1966 | South Africa | RCA Victor 32.065First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1966 | US | RCA Victor LPM-3479 / RCA Victor LPM 3479First yearLP, Mono, Compilation · Mono | LP, Mono, Compilation · Mono |
| 1966 | US | RCA Victor LSP-3479First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1966 | Germany | RCA VictorLP, Single Sided, Compilation, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Single Sided, Compilation, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | New Zealand | RCA Victor LPM-3479 / RCA Victor LPM 3479LP, Mono, Compilation · Mono | LP, Mono, Compilation · Mono |
| 1970 | UK | RCA Victor LSP 3479 / RCA Victor LSA3004LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | RCA Victor LSP-3479 / RCA Victor LSP 3479LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Detroit City2:48
- A2It's Alright2:38
- A3Four Strong Winds2:44
- A4Miller's Cave2:50
- A5I'd Fight The World2:34
- A6Times Are Gettin' Hard2:34
- B1All-American Boy2:57
- B2Shame On Me2:44
- B3500 Miles Away From Home2:40
- B4Dear Wastebasket2:35
- B5He Was A Friend Of Mine2:26
- B6When The Wind Blows2:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Best Of Bobby Bare are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Best Of Bobby Bare are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1966 and 1970.
When was The Best Of Bobby Bare first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, Canada, Germany, South Africa. One of them is RCA Victor LPM-3479.
How do I tell if my copy of The Best Of Bobby Bare is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LPM-3479, LSP-3479, 32.065) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SPRM-6729--1S A1 R and SPRM-6730--5S A1 R. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Best Of Bobby Bare 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.
