New Zealand
1976- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 2727
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
J. J. BarrieSo Long Bing
Vinyl pressings
So Long Bing
by J. J. Barrie · 1976
10 pressings8 countriesFolkWorld& Country
So Long Bing was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 So Long Bing
1 pressing came out in 1976, 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 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | New Zealand | EMI EMI 2727First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Belgium | EMI 4 C006-602297", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Germany | EMI 1C 006-60 260 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-60 2607", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Portugal | EMI 8 E 006 60229 G7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Spain | EMI 10 C 006-060.2297" | 7" |
| 1977 | UK | EMI EMI 27277" | 7" |
| 1977 | US | Janus Records J-2737", Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1977 | US | Janus Records J-2737", Stereo, Mono · Mono | 7", Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1977 | UK | EMI EMI 27277", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | RCA Victor PB-504127", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ASo Long Bing (Mono)3:13
- BHow Many Times3:13
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of So Long Bing are there?
10 vinyl pressings of So Long Bing are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1976 and 1977.
When was So Long Bing first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in New Zealand. One of them is EMI EMI 2727.
How do I tell if my copy of So Long Bing is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EMI 2727) 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 So Long Bing 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.