UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BLL 1128
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Solid centre
- Runout / matrix
BLL 1128 A-2 KTA side, stamped
BLL 1128 B-1 KTB side, stamped
Johnny Johnson And The Bandwagon(Blame It) On The Pony Express
Vinyl pressings
(Blame It) On The Pony Express
by Johnny Johnson And The Bandwagon · 1970
28 pressings23 countriesSoulDiscoFunk / SoulPop
(Blame It) On The Pony Express was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 (Blame It) On The Pony Express
19 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 14 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.
UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BLL 1128
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Four-Prong Push-Out Centre
- Runout / matrix
BLL 1128 A-2 AD KT 1Side A runout, stamped
BLL 1128 B-1 AM KT 1Side B runout, stamped
BLL 1128 ASide A label
BLL 1128 BSide B label
UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BLL 1128
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records B-953
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
#9800-1 Bestway Bell Sound sf WL ᗺRunout side A
#9801-1 Bestway Bell Sound sf ᗺRunout side B
9800Label side A
9801Label side B
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records 953
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Australia
1970- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BLL-9350
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 28 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s26 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | Bell Records BLL-9350First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Denmark | Bell Records BLL 1128First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Germany | Bell Records BELL 1128 / Bell Records 1128First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Germany | Bell Records 1128First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | Greece | Bell Records BLL 1128 / Bell Records 7532First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Ireland | Bell Records BLL (I) 1128First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Netherlands | Stateside 5C 006-92002 / Stateside 5C 006-92 002First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | New Zealand | Bell Records BL.248First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Portugal | Stateside 8E 006-92 002First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Singapore | Stateside CSS-3086 / EMI CSS-3086First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Spain | Stateside 1J 006-92.002 MFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Sweden | Bell Records BLL 1128First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Sweden | Bell Records BLL 1128First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Turkey | Stateside TSS 4069First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | UK | Bell Records BLL 1128First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Kenya | Stateside BLL 11287", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Lebanon | Stateside CSS 113207", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- A(Blame It) On The Pony Express
- BNever Let Her Go
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of (Blame It) On The Pony Express are there?
28 vinyl pressings of (Blame It) On The Pony Express are listed here, from 23 countries, released between 1970 and 1971.
When was (Blame It) On The Pony Express first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in UK, US, Australia, Denmark and more. One of them is Bell Records BLL 1128.
How do I tell if my copy of (Blame It) On The Pony Express is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLL 1128, B-953, 953, BLL-9350) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BLL 1128 A-2 KT and BLL 1128 B-1 KT. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is (Blame It) On The Pony Express 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.