US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records 990
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
9932Label side A
9933Label side B
9932-C ① MR △84630Deadwax A
9933 - ① MR △84473-XDeadwax B
Vinyl pressings
I Hear Those Church Bells Ringing / I Cannot See To See You
by Dusk · 1971
21 pressings10 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
I Hear Those Church Bells Ringing was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 I Hear Those Church Bells Ringing
17 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 9 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
1971- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records 990
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
9932Label Side A
9933Label Side B
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records 990
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
9933-2 P.R.Runout, side A, etched
9933-1 P.R.Runout, side B, etched
9932Label Side A
9933Label Side B
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records 990
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records 990
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
9932-Label Side A
9933 -Label Side B
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records 990
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Red and black font
- Runout / matrix
9932-Label Side A
9933 -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 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | Bell Records BLL-9500First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Australia | Bell Records BLL-9500First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Canada | Bell Records Bell 990XFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Germany | Bell Records 990First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Germany | Bell Records 990First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Japan | Bell Records BELL-88063First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Stateside 5C 006-92 523First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | New Zealand | Bell Records BL.263First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Portugal | Stateside 8E 006-92 523 MFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | UK | Bell Records BLL 1167First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | UK | Bell Records BLL 1167First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | Bell Records 990First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1971 | US | Bell Records 990First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | US | Bell Records 990First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | US | Bell Records 990First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Denmark | Bell Records BLE 11677", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AI Hear Those Church Bells Ringing2:59
- BI Cannot See To See You2:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of I Hear Those Church Bells Ringing are there?
21 vinyl pressings of I Hear Those Church Bells Ringing are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1971 and 1972.
When was I Hear Those Church Bells Ringing first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Bell Records 990.
How do I tell if my copy of I Hear Those Church Bells Ringing is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 990, BLL 1167, BLL-9500, Bell 990X) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 9932 and 9933. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is I Hear Those Church Bells Ringing 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.