US
1970- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records 45-6803
- Format
- 7", Single, Mono · SP
- Runout / matrix
70-C-20892 SPA
70-C-20893 SPB
Derek & The DominosBell Bottom Blues
Vinyl pressings
Bell Bottom Blues
by Derek & The Dominos · 1970
14 pressings7 countriesElectric BluesBlues
Bell Bottom Blues 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 Bell Bottom Blues
3 pressings came out in 1970, 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.
UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2058 130
- Format
- 7", Single
Canada
1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2001 148 DJ
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
POL 437Side A label
POL 437-SSide B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Canada | Polydor 2001 148 DJFirst year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | UK | Polydor 2058 130First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1970 | US | ATCO Records 45-6803First year7", Single, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | France | Polydor 2001 1487", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Germany | Polydor 2001 1487", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | Germany | Polydor 2001 1487", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Scandinavia | Polydor 2001 1487", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Scandinavia | Polydor 2001 1487", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | US | ATCO Records 45-68037", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | US | ATCO Records 45-68037", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | US | ATCO Records 45-68037", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1971 | US | ATCO Records 45-68037", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1973 | US | ATCO Records 45-68037", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | New Zealand | Polydor 2001 1487", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ABell Bottom Blues3:10
- BKeep On Growing3:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bell Bottom Blues are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Bell Bottom Blues are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1970 and 1973.
When was Bell Bottom Blues first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is ATCO Records 45-6803.
How do I tell if my copy of Bell Bottom Blues is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-6803, 2058 130, 2001 148 DJ) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 70-C-20892 SP and 70-C-20893 SP. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bell Bottom Blues 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.
