US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Kapp Records KL-1324
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · RCA Hollywood Press
- Runout / matrix
KL_3_1324_A_3 HRunout A
KL_3_1324_B_3 HRunout B
KL 3 1324 ALabel A
KL 3 1324 BLabel B
Johnny CymbalMr. Bass Man
Vinyl pressings
Mr. Bass Man
by Johnny Cymbal · 1963
10 pressings4 countriesRock & RollPop RockRock
Mr. Bass Man was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Mr. Bass Man
8 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year, in 3 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
1963- Label and catalog number
- Kapp Records KS-3324
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
KL 3 1324 AMatrix, Side A
KL 3 1324 AMatrix, Side B
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Kapp Records KL-1324
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Kapp Records KL-1324
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
KL3 1324A 2 I A1Runout side A
KL3 1324B 2 I A1Runout side B
KL 3 1324 ALabel side A
KL 3 1324 ALabel side B
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Kapp Records KL-1324
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
KL 3 1324 AMatrix, Side A
KL 3 1324 AMatrix, Side B
Canada
1963- Label and catalog number
- Kapp Records KL-1324
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
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.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Canada | Kapp Records KL-1324First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Canada | Kapp Records KS-3324First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | Japan | Kapp Records KOP 133First year10", Album, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl | 10", Album, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl |
| 1963 | US | Kapp Records KL-1324First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Kapp Records KL-1324First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1963 | US | Kapp Records KS-3324First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Kapp Records KL-1324First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Kapp Records KL-1324First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Spain | Kapp Records KS-3324LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Spain | Kapp Records KS-3324LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Mr. Bass Man2:35
- A2Walk Right In2:48
- A3Our Day Will Come2:48
- A4Indian Giver2:28
- A5Sacred Lovers Vow2:26
- A6You're Sixteen (You're Beautiful And You're Mine)1:56
- B1Teenage Heaven2:58
- B2Do The Bird2:13
- B3Out Of My Mind2:35
- B4Refreshment Tiime1:53
- B5Cinderella Baby2:18
- B6South Street2:11
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mr. Bass Man are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Mr. Bass Man are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Mr. Bass Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, Canada, Japan. One of them is Kapp Records KL-1324.
How do I tell if my copy of Mr. Bass Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KL-1324, KS-3324, KOP 133) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, KL_3_1324_A_3 H and KL_3_1324_B_3 H. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mr. Bass Man 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.