US
1952- Label and catalog number
- United 110
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45-LRE-1034 D (circled)Side A, Etched
45-LRC-1033 D (circled)Side B, Etched
45-1034A
45-1033B
Jimmy ForrestBolo Blues / Night Train
Vinyl pressings
Bolo Blues / Night Train
by Jimmy Forrest · 1952
15 pressings1 countryRhythm & BluesFunk / Soul
Bolo Blues / Night Train was first pressed on vinyl in 1952. 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 Bolo Blues / Night Train
11 pressings came out in 1952, 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.
US
1952- Label and catalog number
- United 110
- Format
- 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
1033 139A side runout, etched
1034 139B side runout, etched
US
1952- Label and catalog number
- United U-110
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45-1034 139Runout Side A etched
45-1033 139Runout Side B etched
M.S.I. CORunout Side A and B stamped [backwards]
US
1952- Label and catalog number
- United 110
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
1033A
1034B
US
1952- Label and catalog number
- United 110
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Red
- Runout / matrix
45-1034 139Side A Etched
45-1033 139Side B Etched
1034Side A Label
1033Side B Label
US
1952- Label and catalog number
- United 110
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45-1034 139Runout Side A etched
45-1033 139Runout Side B etched
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.
1950s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | US | United 110First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1952 | US | United 110First year10", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | US | United U-110First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1952 | US | United 110First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | US | United 110First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1952 | US | United 110First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1952 | US | United 110First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1952 | US | United 110First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint · Colored vinyl |
| 1952 | US | United 110First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1952 | US | United 110First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1952 | US | United 110First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | US | United Artists Records UA 3717", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1961 | US | United Artists Records UA 3717", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | United Artists Records UA 15457", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | United 1107", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ABolo Blues3:00
- BNight Train2:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bolo Blues / Night Train are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Bolo Blues / Night Train are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1952 and 1961.
When was Bolo Blues / Night Train first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1952, in US. One of them is United 110.
How do I tell if my copy of Bolo Blues / Night Train is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 110, U-110) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-LRE-1034 D (circled) and 45-LRC-1033 D (circled). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bolo Blues / Night Train 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.