US
October 1971- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 73248
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
p 48532-2Runout side A etched, p stamped inverted
p 48531-2Runout side B etched, p stamped inverted
Jerry Lee LewisMe And Bobby McGee
Vinyl pressings
Me And Bobby McGee
by Jerry Lee Lewis · 1971
10 pressings7 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Me And Bobby McGee was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Me And Bobby McGee
9 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 6 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
October 1971- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 73248
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
48532-4 sssRunout side A etched
48531-5 ssRunout side B etched
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 73248
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Philips Pressing
- Runout / matrix
48532-1 PRSide A, variant 1
48531-1 PRSide B, variant 1
48532-1-1-1 PRSide A, variant 2
48531-1-1-1 PRSide B, variant 2
US
October 1971- Label and catalog number
- Mercury DJ-334Mercury 73248
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6052 117
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
6052117 1F
6052117 2F
Australia
1971- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6052 117
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | Mercury 6052 117First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Canada | Mercury M. 73248First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Germany | Mercury 6052 117First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | New Zealand | Mercury 6052 117First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | UK | Mercury 6052 117First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | US | Mercury 73248First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1971 | US | Mercury 73248First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1971 | US | Mercury DJ-334 / Mercury 73248First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | Mercury 73248First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Scandinavia | Mercury 6052 117 / Mercury 6052.1177", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AMe And Bobby McGee3:10
- BWould You Take Another Chance On Me2:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Me And Bobby McGee are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Me And Bobby McGee are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1971 and 1972.
When was Me And Bobby McGee first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Mercury 73248, released October 1971.
How do I tell if my copy of Me And Bobby McGee is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 73248, DJ-334, 6052 117, M. 73248) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, p 48532-2 and p 48531-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Me And Bobby McGee 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.
