UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- RAK RAK 186
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
YRAK 186 A1Runout, A-side stamped
YRAK 186 B1Runout, B-side stamped
RJLRunout, A & B-side etched
YRAK 186 A 45A-side label
Vinyl pressings
The Bump
by Kenny · 1974
29 pressings18 countriesPop RockGlamRock
The Bump was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 The Bump
22 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 13 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- RAK RAK 186
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
YRAK 186 A-1 G 11 RR R RJL 2Runout A side
YRAK 186 B-1 G L U RJL 2Runout B side
(YRAK.186 A) 45Label A side
(YRAK.186 B) 45Label B side
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- RAK RAK 186
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
YRAK 186 A-1 T RJL 1Side A runout
YRAK 186 B-1 GO RJL 1Side B runout
YRAK.186ASide A label
YRAK 186 BSide B label
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- UK Records 5N-49032
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- UK Records 5N-49032-DJ
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- UK Records 5N-49032
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
XDR 56979-1 TlSide A runout
T XDR 56980-1 TllllSIde B runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 29 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s29 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Argentina | RAK YRAK 186First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Australia | RAK RAK 186First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Australia | RAK RAK-10697First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Canada | UK Records UK 49032First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Denmark | RAK RAK 186First year7", Single, 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 7", Single, 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1974 | Denmark | RAK 5C 006-96074 / RAK 5C 006-96 074First year7", Single, 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 7", Single, 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1974 | Germany | RAK 1C 006-96 074First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Ireland | RAK RAK 186First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Ireland | RAK RAK 186First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Ireland | RAK RAK 186First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Japan | EMI EMR-10721First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Netherlands | RAK 5C 006-96074 / RAK 5C 006-96 074First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Philippines | Parlophone PAL-61107First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Portugal | RAK 8E 006 96074 MGFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | South Africa | RAK RAKJ 1018First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AThe Bump
- BForget The Janes, The Jeans And The Might Have Beens
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Bump are there?
29 vinyl pressings of The Bump are listed here, from 18 countries, released between 1974 and 1976.
When was The Bump first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in UK, US, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is RAK RAK 186.
How do I tell if my copy of The Bump is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RAK 186, 5N-49032, 5N-49032-DJ, YRAK 186) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YRAK 186 A1 and YRAK 186 B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Bump 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.
