UK
April 1978- Label and catalog number
- Ariola Hansa AHA 513
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
AHA 513 A1 4 NA side runout, etched
AHA 513 B1 4 AAB side runout, etched
†AHA 513-A†Label, A side
†AHA 513-B1Label, B side
Co CoBad Old Days
Vinyl pressings
Bad Old Days
by Co Co · 1978
31 pressings17 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Bad Old Days was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Bad Old Days
31 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 17 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- Ariola Hansa AHA 513
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
AHA 513 A1A-side runout etched
AHA 513 B1B-side runout etched
†AHA 513-A†A-side label
†AHA 513-B†B-side label
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Ariola Hansa AHA 513
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Wide Spindle
- Runout / matrix
AHA 513 A1A-side runout etched
AHA 513 B1B-side runout etched
†AHA 513-A†A-side label
†AHA 513-B†B-side label
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Ariola Hansa AHA 513
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
AHA 513 A1 4 CEtched runout, side A variant 1
AHA 513 B1 X̶ 2 JEtched runout, side B variant 1
AHA 513 A1 4 NEtched runout, side A variant 2
AHA 513 B1 2 SEtched runout, side B variant 2
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Hansa International 15.546 ATHansa 15.546 AT
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AHA 513 A1Runout side A
AHA 513 B1Runout side B
†AHA 513-A1Label side A
†AHA 613-B1Label side B
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Ariola Hansa AHA 513
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
AHA 513 A1 I REtched runout, side A
AHA 513 B1 I TEtched runout, side B
†AHA 513-A†Label side A
†AHA 513-B†Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 31 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s31 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | RCA Victor 103123First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Colombia | RCA 05(3711)52084First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Colombia | RCA 05(3711)52084First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Ecuador | RCA 200768First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | France | Eurodisc 911 165 / Hansa 911 165First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | France | Eurodisc 911 165 / Hansa 911 165First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Germany | Hansa International 15 546 AT / Hansa 15 546 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Germany | Volksfürsorge / Hansa 15 546 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Special Edition, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Special Edition, Stereo |
| 1978 | Greece | Music-Box MB 10055First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Ireland | Ariola Hansa AHA 513First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Italy | Durium DE 3005 / Durium Marche Estere DE. 3005First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Japan | Victor VIP-2649First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Mexico | Ariola S-102 / Ariola AHA-513First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Mexico | Ariola S-182First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Netherlands | Hansa International 15 546 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ABad Old Days
- BGet You Out Of My Life
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bad Old Days are there?
31 vinyl pressings of Bad Old Days are listed here, from 17 countries.
When was Bad Old Days first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in UK, US, Australia, Colombia and more. One of them is Ariola Hansa AHA 513, released April 1978.
How do I tell if my copy of Bad Old Days is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AHA 513, 15.546 AT, PS 45,195, PS45,195) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AHA 513 A1 4 N and AHA 513 B1 4 AA. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bad Old Days 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.