US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Mala MALA 579
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · BW - Bestway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
8331-BWA-Side Label
8332-BWB-Side Label
Bruce ChannelMr. Bus Driver / It's Me
Vinyl pressings
Mr. Bus Driver / It's Me
by Bruce Channel · 1967
11 pressings4 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Mr. Bus Driver / It's Me was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 Mr. Bus Driver / It's Me
11 pressings came out in 1967, 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
1967- Label and catalog number
- Mala MALA 579
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
8331Label A
8332Label B
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Mala MALA 579
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
8331A-Side Label
8332B-Side Label
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Mala 579
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · ARP Pressing
- Runout / matrix
8331Label, side A
8332Label, side B
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Mala 579
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
8331 MR LW △68816Runout side A
8332 MR LW △68816-XRunout side B
8331Label, side A
8332Label, side B
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Mala MALA 579
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
8331 LWA-Side Runout Etching
8332 LWB-Side Runout Etching
8331A-Side Label
8332B-Side Label
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Canada | Bell Records MALA 579XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | France | Stateside FSS 528First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1967 | UK | Stateside SS 2066First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1967 | UK | Stateside SS 2066First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | US | Mala MALA 579First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1967 | US | Mala MALA 579First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1967 | US | Mala MALA 579First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | US | Mala 579First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | US | Mala 579First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1967 | US | Mala MALA 579First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | US | Mala 579First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo |
Tracklist
- AMr. Bus Driver1:55
- BIt's Me2:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mr. Bus Driver / It's Me are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Mr. Bus Driver / It's Me are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Mr. Bus Driver / It's Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in US, UK, Canada, France. One of them is Mala MALA 579.
How do I tell if my copy of Mr. Bus Driver / It's Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MALA 579, 579, SS 2066, MALA 579X) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 8331-BW and 8332-BW. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mr. Bus Driver / It's Me 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.
