Vinyl pressings
by Cheech & Chong · 1977
Bloat On 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.
10 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 3 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.
ZSS 163499-1C.Runout (Etched) Side A
ZSS 163500-1CRunout (Etched) Side B
ZSS 163500-1D (163500)Runout (Etched) Side B - Variation
[Artisan Sound Recorders Logo]Runout (Stamped) Side A/B
ZSS 163499-1FSide 1 (hand etched
ZSS 163500-1F [Artisan Sound Recorders Logo]Side 1 (hand etched / stamped
ZSS 163499-1A sIRunout (Etched) Side A
ZSS-163500-1A sIRunout (Etched) Side B
[Artisan Sound Recorders Logo]Runout (Stamped) Side A/B
ZSS 163499Label Side A
ZSS 163498-1A.Runout (Etched) Side A
ZSP 163499-1ARunout (Etched) Side B
[Artisan Sound Recorders Logo]Runout (Stamped) Side A/B
ZSP 163498-1DRunout (Etched) Mono Side
ZSS 163499-1CRunout (Etched) Stereo Side
[Artisan Sound Recorders Logo]Runout (Stamped) Side A/B
ZSS 163499-1C.Runout (Etched) Side A
ZSS 163498-1DRunout (Etched) Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | New Zealand | Epic BAO 461792First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | UK | Epic S EPC 5890 / Ode Records 8-50471First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | US | Epic 8-50471 / Ode Records 8-50471First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1977 | US | Epic 8-50471 / Ode Records 8-50471First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Epic 8-50471 / Ode Records 8-50471First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | US | Epic 8-50471 / Ode Records 8-50471First year7", Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1977 | US | Epic 8-50471 / Ode Records 8-50471First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Epic 8-50471 / Ode Records 8-50471First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1977 | US | Epic 8-50471 / Ode Records 8-50471First year7", Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1977 | UK | Epic EPC 5890First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Australia | Epic ES 2507", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
11 vinyl pressings of Bloat On are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, New Zealand. One of them is Epic 8-50471.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 8-50471, S EPC 5890, EPC 5890, BAO 461792) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZSS 163499-1C. and ZSS 163500-1C. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
