US
1976- Label and catalog number
- DJM Records DJLPA-3
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
DJLPA-3 ALabel, side A
DJLPA-3 BLabel, side B
Vinyl pressings
Ain't That A Bitch
by Johnny Guitar Watson · 1976
31 pressings11 countriesFunkElectric BluesDiscoFunk / Soul
Ain't That A Bitch 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 Ain't That A Bitch
21 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 9 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- DJM Records DJLPA-3
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
DJLPA 3 AS-1ERunout, Side A [Variant 1]
DJLPA 3 BS-1HRunout, Side B [Variant 1]
DJLPA 3 AS-1JRunout, Side A [Variant 2]
DJLPA 3 BS-1CRunout, Side B [Variant 2]
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- DJM Records DJLPA-3
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
DJLPA-3 AS-1G S1Side one - runout
DJLPA-3 BS-1F S1Side two - runout
DJLPA-3 ASide one - label
DJLPA-3 BSide two - label
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- DJM Records DJLPA-3
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
DJLPA-3 A S-1JMatrix A
DJLPA-3 BS-1GMatrix B
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- DJM Records DJLPA-3
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
DJLPA 3 AS-1F 1T A13Runout side A, variant 1
DJLPA 3 BS-1D 2T B11Runout side B, variant 1
DJLPA 3AS-1F 2T C8Runout side A, variant 2
DJLPA 3BS-1E 2T DRunout side B, variant 2
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- DJM Records DJLPA-3
- Format
- LP, Album · Santa Maria
- Runout / matrix
DJLPA 3 AS-1G S² SX GSide A runout etched
DJLPA 3 BS-1GSide B runout etched
(DJLPA-3 A)Side A label
(DJLPA-3 B)Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 31 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Australia | DJM Records L 35996 / DJM Records L-35,996First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Canada | DJM Records 9238-3First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Europe | DJM Records DJF 20485First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Japan | DJM Records IFS-80736First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Japan | DJM Records IFS-80736First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Netherlands | DJM Records DJF 20485First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | New Zealand | DJM Records L 35996First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Spain | DJM Records 10 C 062-98366First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | UK | DJM Records DJF 20485 / DJM Records DJF.20485First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | UK | DJM Records DJM 22100LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1976 | UK | DJM Records DJF 20485 / DJM Records DJF.20485First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | UK | DJM Records DJF 20485 / DJM Records DJF.20485First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | DJM Records DJLPA-3First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | DJM Records DJLPA-3First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | DJM Records DJLPA-3First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Netherlands | DJM Records 1A 062-98366LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | UK | Sequel Records NEM LP 774LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | UK | Castle Music CMDLP 665LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Europe | DJM Records DJLPA-3 / Lmlr 782668LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2017 | Europe | LMLR 782668 / DJM Records DJLPA-3LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | DJM Records 503017 / Vogue 503017LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | DJM Records 0064.206LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Collectables COL 5491LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1I Need It4:44
- A2I Want To Ta-Ta You Baby5:47
- A3Superman Lover5:43
- B1Ain't That A Bitch5:02
- B2Since I Met You Baby3:29
- B3We're No Exception4:15
- B4Won't You Forgive Me Baby5:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ain't That A Bitch are there?
31 vinyl pressings of Ain't That A Bitch are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1976 and 2017.
When was Ain't That A Bitch first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is DJM Records DJLPA-3.
How do I tell if my copy of Ain't That A Bitch is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DJLPA-3, DJF 20485, L 35996, 9238-3) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DJLPA-3 A and DJLPA-3 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ain't That A Bitch 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.
