Germany
1979- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS S 8216CBS CBS 8216
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
8216-A-ll SSTRunout side A, etched
8216-B- SSTRunout side B, etched
Frank ZappaBobby Brown
Vinyl pressings
Bobby Brown
by Frank Zappa · 1979
12 pressings5 countriesAvantgardeProg RockSoundtrackComedy
Bobby Brown was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Bobby Brown
5 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Germany
1979- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS S 8216CBS CBS 8216
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
8216-A- SSTRunout Side A
8216-B- SSTRunout Side B
Europe
1979- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 7485CBS 7485
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
01-7485-1A-1Side A runout, stamped
01-7485-1B-1Side B runout, stamped
Europe
1979- Label and catalog number
- CBS 12.7485CBS CBS 12.7485
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
12_7485_IA_I AA-side runout stamped
12_7485_IB_I AB-side runout stamped
Europe
1979- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 7485CBS 7485
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
01_7485_1A_1Runout side A, variant 1
01_7485_1B_1 BRunout side B, variant 1
01_7485_1A_1Runout side A, variant 2
01_7485_1B_1Runout side B, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Europe | CBS CBS 7485 / CBS 7485First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Europe | CBS 12.7485 / CBS CBS 12.7485First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1979 | Europe | CBS CBS 7485 / CBS 7485First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | CBS CBS S 8216 / CBS CBS 8216First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Germany | CBS CBS S 8216 / CBS CBS 8216First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Spain | CBS CBS 82877", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
1990s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Scandinavia | Reel Records Realsi 1 / Reel Records REALSI 17", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1991 | Scandinavia | Zappa Records7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, White Label |
| 1991 | Sweden | Reel Records REALMA 112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1991 | Germany | Zappa Records INT 128.51012", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Germany | Zappa Records INT 113.5107", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1995 | Germany | Rykodisc 159.3094.012", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ABobby Brown2:43
- BStick It Out4:33
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bobby Brown are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Bobby Brown are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1979 and 1995.
When was Bobby Brown first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Germany, Europe. One of them is CBS CBS S 8216.
How do I tell if my copy of Bobby Brown is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CBS S 8216, CBS 7485, 12.7485) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 8216-A-ll SST and 8216-B- SST. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bobby Brown 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.
