France
1975- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 640 076
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Hamilton BohannonBohannon's Beat (Pt. 1) / East Coast Groove
Vinyl pressings
Bohannon's Beat (Pt. 1) / East Coast Groove
by Hamilton Bohannon · 1975
15 pressings11 countriesFunkDiscoFunk / Soul
Bohannon's Beat was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Bohannon's Beat
1 pressing came out in 1975, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | France | Brunswick 640 076First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Canada | Brunswick DK.45517", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Germany | EMI 1C 006-97 545 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-97 5457", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Italy | Brunswick 550097", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1976 | Japan | Brunswick CM-10047", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Japan | Brunswick CM-10047", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Kenya | Decca BR 337", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Spain | Brunswick OOB - 511 / Zafiro OOB - 5117" | 7" |
| 1976 | Turkey | London Records 76076 / London American Recordings 760767", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | UK | Brunswick BR 337", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | UK | Brunswick BR 337", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | US | Dakar Records DK 45517", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Dakar Records DK 45517", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | US | Dakar Records DK 45517", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Brazil | Brunswick ON-193 / One Way ON-1937", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ABohannon's Beat (Pt. 1)3:46
- BEast Coast Groove3:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bohannon's Beat are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Bohannon's Beat are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1975 and 1976.
When was Bohannon's Beat first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in France. One of them is Brunswick 640 076.
How do I tell if my copy of Bohannon's Beat is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 640 076) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bohannon's Beat 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.
