UK
June 1972- Label and catalog number
- Purple Records TPSA 7505Purple Records 1E 064 ◦ 93410
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
TPSA 7505 A-1URunout side A, stamped
TPSA 7505 B-1URunout side B, stamped
Vinyl pressings
Bulletproof
by Hard Stuff · 1972
18 pressings11 countriesHard RockRock
Bulletproof was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Bulletproof
9 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 7 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
1972- Label and catalog number
- Purple Records TPSA 7505Purple Records 1E 064 ◦ 93410
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
TPSA 7505 A-1U
TPSA 7505 B-1U
Italy
1972- Label and catalog number
- Purple Records 3C 064-93410Purple Records 3C 064 - 93410
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
Mexico
1972- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SLEM-402
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SLEM-1-402Label A, in parentheses
SLEM-2-402Label B, in parentheses
Mozambique
1972- Label and catalog number
- Purple Records TPSA 7505Purple Records 1E 064 ◦ 93410
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
New Zealand
1972- Label and catalog number
- Purple Records TPSA 7505
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Italy | Purple Records 3C 064-93410 / Purple Records 3C 064 - 93410First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Mexico | Capitol Records SLEM-402First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Mozambique | Purple Records TPSA 7505 / Purple Records 1E 064 ◦ 93410First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | New Zealand | Purple Records TPSA 7505First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | New Zealand | Purple Records WRC E.3130 TPSA.7505First yearLP | LP |
| 1972 | Singapore | Purple Records TPSA 7505 / Purple Records IE 064 ◦ 93410First yearLP | LP |
| 1972 | UK | Purple Records TPSA 7505 / Purple Records 1E 064 ◦ 93410First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Venezuela | Harvest SHLP-9502First yearLP | LP |
| 1972 | UK | Purple Records TPSA 7505 / Purple Records 1E 064 ◦ 93410First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Germany | Line/OutLine OLLP 5311 AS / Line/OutLine OLLP 5311LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1983 | Germany | Line Records LILP 4.00381 JLP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1983 | Germany | Line Records LILP 4.00381 JLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Europe | Ethelion ET 1015LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2019 | US | Magic Box MBLP1001LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, CD, Album, Reissue, All Media, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, CD, Album, Reissue, All Media, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Spain | Sommor SOMM103LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 2024 | Spain | Sommor SOMM103 / GuerssenLP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Spain | Sommor SOMM103LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Purple Records TPSA 7505LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Jay Time2:50
- A2Sinister Minister3:30
- A3No Witch At All5:36
- A4Taken Alive3:14
- A5Time Gambler (Rodney)6:11
- B1Millionaire6:05
- B2Monster In Paradise4:33
- B3Hobo3:25
- B4Mr. Longevity-RIP4:35
- B5The Provider-Part One2:31
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bulletproof are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Bulletproof are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1972 and 2024.
When was Bulletproof first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in UK, Italy, Mexico, Mozambique and more. One of them is Purple Records TPSA 7505, released June 1972.
How do I tell if my copy of Bulletproof is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TPSA 7505, 3C 064-93410, SLEM-402, WRC E.3130 TPSA.7505) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TPSA 7505 A-1U and TPSA 7505 B-1U. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bulletproof 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.
