US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Philadelphia International Records ZS8 3562
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
p BA-ZS8-3562-3 F/W ΔMA runout
p AA-ZS8-3562-4 Re F/W ΔMB runout
Harold Melvin And The Blue NotesBad Luck (Part 1 & 2)
Vinyl pressings
Bad Luck (Part 1 & 2)
by Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes · 1975
23 pressings15 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Bad Luck (Part 1 & 2) 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 Bad Luck (Part 1 & 2)
22 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 14 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- Philadelphia International Records ZS8 3562
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T AE ZS8-3562-3 F/W AMRunout side A etched
T AD ZS8-3562-4 F/W AMRunout side B etched
ZS8 3562-3Label side A
ZS8 3562-4Label side B
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Philadelphia International Records ZS8 3562
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AH-ZS8-3562-3 F/W ∆M SSide A Runout
AG ZS8-3562-4 SSSide B Runout
AA-AF ZS8 3562-3Side A Label
AA-AF ZS8 3562-4Side B Label
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Philadelphia International Records ZS8 3562
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Philadelphia International Records ZS8 3562
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
T AE-ZS8-3562-3 F/W AM
T AD-ZS8-3562-4 F/W AM
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Philadelphia International Records S PIR 3202
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
PIR S 3202 ARunout A, Stamped
PIR S 3202 B1Runout B, Stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Canada | Columbia ZS8 3562 / Philadelphia International Records ZS8 3562First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | France | Philadelphia International Records PIR 3202First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Germany | Philadelphia International Records PIR S 3202 / Philadelphia International Records PIR 3202First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Germany | Philadelphia International Records PIR S 3202First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Italy | Philadelphia International Records PIR 3202First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1975 | Jamaica | Philadelphia International Records ZS8 3562First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Jamaica | Philadelphia International Records ZS8 3562First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Japan | Philadelphia International Records ECPB-314-PHFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Mexico | Epic SC 71372First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Netherlands | Philadelphia International Records PIR 3202First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | New Zealand | Epic BAC 461589First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1975 | Portugal | Philadelphia International Records PIR 3202First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Spain | Philadelphia International Records PIR 3202First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Turkey | CBS 3202First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | UK | Philadelphia International Records S PIR 3202First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | CBS BA 2221297", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ABad Luck (Part 1)3:10
- BBad Luck (Part 2)3:31
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bad Luck (Part 1 & 2) are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Bad Luck (Part 1 & 2) are listed here, from 15 countries.
When was Bad Luck (Part 1 & 2) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US, UK, Canada, France and more. One of them is Philadelphia International Records ZS8 3562.
How do I tell if my copy of Bad Luck (Part 1 & 2) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ZS8 3562, S PIR 3202, PIR 3202, PIR S 3202) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, p BA-ZS8-3562-3 F/W ΔM and p AA-ZS8-3562-4 Re F/W ΔM. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bad Luck (Part 1 & 2) 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.
