US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Visa Records VISA 7009
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
VISA-7009-A STERLING gc. HUBSide A runout
VISA-7009-B STERLING gc. HUBSide B runout
Vinyl pressings
Bullshot
by Link Wray · 1979
17 pressings10 countriesRock & RollRockBlues
Bullshot was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Bullshot
15 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 10 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Visa Records VISA 7009
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
VISA-7009-A STERLING gc. HUBSide A runout
VISA-7009-B STERLING gc. HUBSide B runout
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Charisma CAS 1143
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CAS 1143 A//1▽E UT 11 4 Ʊ
CAS 1143 B//1▽E UT 11 5 Ʊ
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Charisma CAS 1143
- Format
- LP, Album, Mispress
- Runout / matrix
CAS 1143 A//1▽EUT 1 1 8 ƱRunout side A, stamped
CAS 1143 B//1▽E 1 1Runout side B, stamped
Australia
1979- Label and catalog number
- Charisma 9124 043
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Canada
1979- Label and catalog number
- Passport Records 9167-9836
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
9167-9836-AHand Etched Side A Runout
9167-9836-BHand Etched Side B Runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | Charisma 9124 043First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Canada | Passport Records 9167-9836First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Canada | Passport Records 9167-9836First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | France | Visa Records 2S 068 62720First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Germany | Line Records 6.23761 / Line Records LLP 5001First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Italy | RCA PL 31455 / RCA Victor PL 31455First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1979 | Italy | RCA PL 31455 / RCA Victor PL 31455First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Italy | RCA PL 31455 - Visa 7009First yearLP, Album, Promo, White Label · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1979 | Netherlands | RCA PL-44000 / RCA Victor PL-44000First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Scandinavia | Sonet SLP-3045First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Sweden | Sonet SLP-3045First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | UK | Charisma CAS 1143First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | UK | Charisma CAS 1143First yearLP, Album, Mispress | LP, Album, Mispress |
| 1979 | US | Visa Records VISA 7009First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Visa Records VISA 7009First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Germany | Line/OutLine OLLP 501 AS / Line/OutLine 66.23 129LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Line Records LILP 4.00142 JLP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Good Good Lovin'2:44
- A2Fever3:00
- A3Snag3:05
- A4Just That Kind2:13
- A5Switchblade3:10
- B1It's All Over Now Baby Blue5:20
- B2Rawhide2:51
- B3Wild Party2:47
- B4The Sky Is Falling3:50
- B5Don't3:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bullshot are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Bullshot are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1979 and 1983.
When was Bullshot first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Visa Records VISA 7009.
How do I tell if my copy of Bullshot is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VISA 7009, CAS 1143, 9124 043, 9167-9836) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VISA-7009-A STERLING gc. HUB and VISA-7009-B STERLING gc. HUB. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bullshot 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.
