US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Tower 295
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45-60971Side A Label
45-60972Side B Label
Davie Allan & The ArrowsBlue's Theme / Bongo Party
Vinyl pressings
Blue's Theme / Bongo Party
by Davie Allan & The Arrows · 1966
19 pressings4 countriesSurfGarage RockRock
Blue's Theme / Bongo Party was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Blue's Theme / Bongo Party
12 pressings came out in 1966, 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- Tower 295
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-60971-P1 IAMA-Side Runout Etching, variant 1
45-60972-T2 IAMB-Side Runout Etching, variant 1
45-60971-P1 #3 IAMA-Side Runout Etching, variant 2
45-60972-T2 #4 IAMB-Side Runout Etching, variant 2
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Tower 295
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45-60971Center Label Side A
45-60972Center Label Side B
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Tower 295
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Scranton
- Runout / matrix
45-60971-P1 #2 IAMEtched Side A
45-60972-T2 IAMEtched Side B
45-60773Side A Label
45-60767Side B Label
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Tower 295
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45-60971Label, Side A
45-60972Label, Side B
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Tower 295
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Rainbo Pressing
- Runout / matrix
60971 295 R727Side A Label
60971 295 R728Side B Label
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.
1960s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Canada | Capitol Records 72435First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1966 | Greece | Capitol Records CG 58First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1966 | Japan | Capitol Records CR-1772First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | US | Tower 295First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1966 | US | Tower 295First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | US | Tower 295First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1966 | US | Tower 295First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1966 | US | Tower 295First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | US | Tower 295First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | US | Tower 295First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1966 | US | Tower 295First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1966 | US | Tower 295First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1967 | US | Tower 2957", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Capitol Records CR-17727", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Power Records 70257", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Million Seller 2957", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Tower 2957", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Power Records 70257", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Power Records 70257", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ABlue's Theme (Instrumental)2:12
- BBongo Party (Instrumental)1:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Blue's Theme / Bongo Party are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Blue's Theme / Bongo Party are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1966 and 1967.
When was Blue's Theme / Bongo Party first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, Canada, Greece, Japan. One of them is Tower 295.
How do I tell if my copy of Blue's Theme / Bongo Party is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 295, 72435, CG 58, CR-1772) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-60971 and 45-60972. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Blue's Theme / Bongo Party 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.