US
1970- Label and catalog number
- L&R Records LR-1035MGM Records LR-1035
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST-LR 1035 ALR 5035Runout Side A, Etched
ST-LR-1035 ALR 5054Runout Side B, Etched
LR-5053Matrix Side A, On Label
LR-5054Matrix Side B, On Label
Bobby BloomThe Bobby Bloom Album
Vinyl pressings
The Bobby Bloom Album
by Bobby Bloom · 1970
14 pressings11 countriesPop RockRock
The Bobby Bloom Album was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Bobby Bloom Album
10 pressings came out in 1970, 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.
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- L&R Records LR-1035MGM Records LR-1035
- Format
- LP, Album · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-LR 1035 ALR 5053 MR 14942Side A runout, variant 1
LR 5054 MR 14942Side B runout, variant 1
ST-LR 1035 A̶ LR 5053 MR △14942 [sign]Side A runout, variant 2
LR 5054 MR △14942-X [sign]Side B runout, variant 2
UK
December 1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2310 058
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
▽ 2310058 A//1▽420 11 1Side A runout, stamped
▽ 2310058 B//1▽420 11 4Side B runout, stamped
Australia
1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2310 058
- Format
- LP, Album
Brazil
1970- Label and catalog number
- L&R Records LR-1035MGM Records LR-1035
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
LR-5053Matrix Side A, On Label
LR-5054Matrix Side B, On Label
Germany
1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2310 058
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | Polydor 2310 058First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Brazil | L&R Records LR-1035 / MGM Records LR-1035First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Germany | Polydor 2310 058First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | New Zealand | Polydor 2302005First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | South Africa | Polydor 277047First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Spain | Polydor 23 10 058First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | L&R Records LR-1035 / MGM Records LR-1035First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | L&R Records LR-1035 / MGM Records LR-1035First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | L&R Records ST-93409 / L&R Records LR-1035LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1970 | USA & Canada | L&R Records LR-1035 / Earth Records LR-1035First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | UK | Polydor 2310 058First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Venezuela | Polydor 7.203LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Japan | Polydor MP 2151LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | L&R Records LR-1035LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Careful Not To Break The Spell5:30
- A2Heavy Makes You Happy3:58
- A3Try A Little Harder3:03
- A4Oh I Wish You Knew2:50
- A5Fanta2:07
- B1Heidi3:45
- B2This Thing I've Gotten Into2:30
- B3A Little On The Heavy Side2:54
- B4Brighten Your Flame2:43
- B5Give 'Em A Hand4:12
- B6Montego Bay2:53
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Bobby Bloom Album are there?
14 vinyl pressings of The Bobby Bloom Album are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1970 and 1971.
When was The Bobby Bloom Album first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is L&R Records LR-1035.
How do I tell if my copy of The Bobby Bloom Album is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LR-1035, 2310 058, 2302005, 277047) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-LR 1035 ALR 5035 and ST-LR-1035 ALR 5054. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Bobby Bloom Album 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.