US
1977- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records AB-1018
- Format
- LP, Album
Bobby BlandReflections In Blue
Vinyl pressings
Reflections In Blue
by Bobby Bland · 1977
10 pressings7 countriesRhythm & BluesSoulFunk / SoulBlues
Reflections In Blue was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Reflections In Blue
8 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 7 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records AB-1018
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
S1 AB-1018-A 1 KENDUN - a AASide A runout, variant 1
S1 AB-1018-B 2 KENDUN - bSide B runout, variant 1
XS 1S AB-1018-A ③ KENDUN.a C 2Side A runout, variant 2
XS 2S AB-1018-B ③ KENDUN.a 2 ASide B runout, variant 2
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABCL 5196
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ABCL-5196-A-1 ∴Side A
ABCL-5196-B-1 ∴Side B
Brazil
1977- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records AB-1018Phonodisc 626404076
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records 9022-1018
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1977- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records 28 863 XOT
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
28863 A-1 /77 S Made in GermanySide A runout
28863 B-1 /77 S Made in GermanySide B runout
S 28 863 ASide A label
S 28 863 BSide B label
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.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Brazil | ABC Records AB-1018 / Phonodisc 626404076First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Canada | ABC Records 9022-1018First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Germany | ABC Records 28 863 XOTFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Japan | ABC Records YX-8102-ABFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Spain | ABC Records 17.1203/3 / Mediterraneo 17.1203/3First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | ABC Records ABCL 5196First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | ABC Records AB-1018First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | ABC Records AB-1018First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-27043LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1984 | US | MCA Records MCA-27043LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1The Soul Of A Man4:01
- A2I'll Be Your Fool Once More3:26
- A3Sittin' On A Poor Man's Throne4:06
- A4I Intend To Take Your Place4:05
- A5It Ain't The Real Thing3:21
- B1It's All Over4:35
- B2If I Weren't A Gambler3:58
- B3Five Long Years4:20
- B4I Got The Same Old Blues5:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Reflections In Blue are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Reflections In Blue are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1977 and 1984.
When was Reflections In Blue first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is ABC Records AB-1018.
How do I tell if my copy of Reflections In Blue is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AB-1018, ABCL 5196, 9022-1018, 28 863 XOT) 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 Reflections In Blue 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.
