US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL 1303
- Format
- LP, Album
Melissa ManchesterBright Eyes
Vinyl pressings
Bright Eyes
by Melissa Manchester · 1974
14 pressings4 countriesSoulJazz-RockGospelBallad
Bright Eyes 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 Bright Eyes
9 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 4 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL 1303
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T1 BELL-1303-A- 1 - CTH STERLING RL A 9Runout side A
T1 BELL-1303-B-1 - CTH C 2Runout side B
1303 SALabel, Side A
1303 SBLabel, Side B
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL 1303
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BELL-1303-A RE -5 STERLING RLRunout side A Etched, "STERLING" is stamped
BELL-1303-B RE -5 STERLING RLRunout side B Etched, "STERLING" is stamped
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL 1303
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
Canada
1974- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL 1303
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1974- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL 4011
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Canada | Bell Records BELL 1303First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Canada | Arista AL 4011First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Canada | Bell Records BELL 1303 / Bell Records SWAO-95735LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1974 | Japan | Bell Records BLPM-33First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Japan | Bell Records BLPM-33First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Philippines | Bell Records BELL 1303First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Bell Records BELL 1303First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Bell Records BELL 1303First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | Bell Records BELL 1303LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1974 | US | Bell Records BELL 1303First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Bell Records SWAO-95735 / Bell Records 95735LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1974 | US | Bell Records BELL 1303First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Arista AB 4011LP | LP |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Arista AB 4011LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Bright Eyes4:26
- A2Alone3:15
- A3O Heaven (How You've Changed To Me)3:29
- A4Inclined4:20
- A5No. 1 (Ahwant Gimmeh)3:50
- B1Ode To Paul3:22
- B2I Can't Get Started3:46
- B3He Is The One3:50
- B4Ruby And The Dancer4:19
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bright Eyes are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Bright Eyes are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1974 and 1976.
When was Bright Eyes first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, Canada, Japan, Philippines. One of them is Bell Records BELL 1303.
How do I tell if my copy of Bright Eyes is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BELL 1303, AL 4011, BLPM-33) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bright Eyes 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.
