US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records BSK 3623
- Format
- LP, Album · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BSK-1-3623-WW1 #2 .‒‒⊲ Precision Lacquer LESide A, hand engraved
BSK-2-3623-WW2 ‒‒⊲ Precision Lacquer SM.Side B, hand engraved
Vinyl pressings
Lucky For Some
by Climax Blues Band · 1981
19 pressings10 countriesPop RockJazzRock
Lucky For Some was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Lucky For Some
18 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 10 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
1981- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records BSK 3623
- Format
- LP, Album · Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BSK-1-3623-S2 + SLM [+4 dots] + △ 923 Precision LacQuer SM. [Allied "a" logo] B-16134-S2Side A runout
BSK-2-3623-S2 + SLM [+3 dots] △ 923-X Precision LacQuer SM. [Allied "a" logo] B-16135-S2Side B runout
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records BSK 3623
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records BSK 3623
- Format
- LP, Album · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BSK-1-3623-JW1 #2 Precision Lacquer SM.Side A, hand engraved - variant 1
BSK-2-3623-LW2 #2 Precision Lacquer SM.Side B, hand engraved - variant 1
BSK-1-3623-JW1 #2 Precision Lacquer SM. 0Side A, hand engraved - variant 2
BSK-2-3623-JW2 #1 Precision Lacquer SM. 0Side B, hand engraved - variant 2
Australia
1981- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records BSK 3623
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1981- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records BSK 3623
- 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 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | Warner Bros. Records BSK 3623First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records BSK 3623First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records XBS 3623First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records WB K 56962First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records WB K 56962First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records WB K 56962First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Greece | Warner Bros. Records 56962First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1981 | Greece | Warner Bros. Records 56962First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Italy | Warner Bros. Records WB 56962 / Warner Bros. Records WB K 56 962First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Japan | Warner Bros. Records P-11093WFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Japan | Warner Bros. Records P-11093WFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Warner Bros. Records WB 56962 / Warner Bros. Records WB K 56962First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Scandinavia | Warner Bros. Records WB 56962 / Warner Bros. Records WB K 56 962First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | South Africa | Warner Bros. Records WBC 1520First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Warner Bros. Records BSK 3623First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Victim3:03
- A2Cuttin' Up Rough4:34
- A3Shake It Lucy3:59
- A4Oceans Apart4:23
- A5Breakdown3:48
- B1Darlin'4:53
- B2This Time You're The Singer4:11
- B3Last Chance Saloon4:37
- B4They'd Never Believe Us5:54
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lucky For Some are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Lucky For Some are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Lucky For Some first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in US, Australia, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Warner Bros. Records BSK 3623.
How do I tell if my copy of Lucky For Some is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BSK 3623, XBS 3623, WB K 56962, 56962) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BSK-1-3623-WW1 #2 .‒‒⊲ Precision Lacquer LE and BSK-2-3623-WW2 ‒‒⊲ Precision Lacquer SM.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lucky For Some 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.
