UK
April 1971- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BLL 1154
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BLL 1154 A-1 P KT IRunout Side A Stamped
BLL 1154 B-1 G KT IRunout Side A Stamped
BLL 1154A 45Label Side A
BLL 1154B 45Label Side B
Johnny Johnson And The BandwagonMr. Tambourine Man
Vinyl pressings
Mr. Tambourine Man
by Johnny Johnson And The Bandwagon · 1971
18 pressings14 countriesSoulFunkFunk / Soul
Mr. Tambourine Man 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 Mr. Tambourine Man
18 pressings came out in 1971, 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
April 1971- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BLL 1154
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BLL 1154 A-1 ▽ KTSide A Runout, Stamped
BLL 1154 B-1 ▽ KTSide B Runout, Stamped
BLL 1154ASide A Label
BLL 1154BSide B Label
UK
April 30, 1971- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BLL 1154
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Argentina
1971- Label and catalog number
- EMI 1423
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Australia
1971- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BLL-9497
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Brazil
1971- Label and catalog number
- Odeon 7BTD-2.010
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
BRCOE 30.817Label Side A
BRCOE 30.818Label Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Argentina | EMI 1423First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Australia | Bell Records BLL-9497First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Brazil | Odeon 7BTD-2.010First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1971 | France | Bell Records 2C 006-92511 M / Bell Records 2C 006-92.511 MFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | Germany | Bell Records 1154First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Germany | Bell Records 1154First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Greece | Bell Records 7535First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Ireland | Bell Records BLL.1154First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Stateside 5C 006-92 511First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | New Zealand | Bell Records BL 266First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Portugal | Stateside 8E 006 - 92 511 MFirst year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | Spain | Stateside 1 J 006-92.511 MFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Sweden | Bell Records 4E 006-92511 MFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Sweden | Bell Records 4E 006-92511 MFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Turkey | Stateside TSS 4094First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AMr. Tambourine Man
- BSoul Sahara
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mr. Tambourine Man are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Mr. Tambourine Man are listed here, from 14 countries.
When was Mr. Tambourine Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in UK, Argentina, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Bell Records BLL 1154, released April 1971.
How do I tell if my copy of Mr. Tambourine Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLL 1154, 1423, BLL-9497, 7BTD-2.010) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BLL 1154 A-1 P KT I and BLL 1154 B-1 G KT I. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mr. Tambourine 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.