UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- Harvest SHSP 4009Harvest 1E 062 ○ 91890
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SHSP 4009 A - 1GRunout A side
SHSP 4009 B - 1GRunout B side
Vinyl pressings
A Lot Of Bottle
by Climax Blues Band · 1970
27 pressings10 countriesBlues RockRockBlues
A Lot Of Bottle 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 A Lot Of Bottle
8 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 5 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.
UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- Harvest SHSP 4009
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SHSP 4009 A 1GSide A Runout, stamped
SHSP 4009 B 1GSide B Runout, stamped
Australia
1970- Label and catalog number
- Harvest SHVL 4009
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SHSP 4009 A-1G (Side A)
SHSP 4009 B-1G (Side B)
France
1970- Label and catalog number
- Harvest 2C 062-91.890
- Format
- LP
Germany
1970- Label and catalog number
- HÖR ZU SHZE 313
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SHZE 313 A - 1Runout side A, stamped
SHZE 313 B - 1Runout side B, stamped
Japan
1970- Label and catalog number
- Odeon OP-80196
- Format
- LP, Album · red
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 27 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | Harvest SHVL 4009First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | France | Harvest 2C 062-91.890First yearLP | LP |
| 1970 | Germany | HÖR ZU SHZE 313First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Japan | Odeon OP-80196First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1970 | Japan | Odeon OP-80196First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Japan | Odeon OP-80196First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl |
| 1970 | UK | Harvest SHSP 4009 / Harvest 1E 062 ○ 91890First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | UK | Harvest SHSP 4009First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Canada | Sire SI 4901LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Spain | Harvest 1 J 062-91.890LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | UK | Harvest SHSP 4009 / Harvest 1E 062 ○ 91890LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Sire SI 4901LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Sire SI 4901LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Sire SI 4901LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Sire SI 4901LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Germany | Repertoire Records RR 2046-LHLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | UK | C5 Records C5 548LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Akarma AK 145LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Harvest SHSP 4009 / Harvest 1E 062 ○ 91890LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Sire SR 6004LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Sire SR 6004LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Country Hat
- A2Everyday
- A3Reap What I've Sowed
- A4Brief Case
- A5Alright Blue ?
- B1Seventh Son
- B2Please Don't Help Me
- B3Morning Noon And Night
- B4Long Lovin' Man
- B5Louisiana Blues
- B6Cut You Loose
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Lot Of Bottle are there?
27 vinyl pressings of A Lot Of Bottle are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1970 and 1990.
When was A Lot Of Bottle first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in UK, Australia, France, Germany and more. One of them is Harvest SHSP 4009.
How do I tell if my copy of A Lot Of Bottle is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SHSP 4009, SHVL 4009, 2C 062-91.890, SHZE 313) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SHSP 4009 A - 1G and SHSP 4009 B - 1G. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Lot Of Bottle 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.
