Italy
September 1972- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RCA 2264
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BKAS 18380Label side A
BKAS 18381Label side B
Vinyl pressings
Bottoms Up
by Middle Of The Road · 1972
29 pressings20 countriesEuropopPop
Bottoms Up was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Bottoms Up
25 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 16 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.
Italy
September 1972- Label and catalog number
- RCA JBRCA 2264Catoca JBRCA 2264
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox, Stereo
Italy
September 1972- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RCA 2264
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BKAS 18380 1S . 1A 3Etching side A
BKAS 18381 1S 1B 1Etching side B
BKAS 18380Label side A
BKAS 18381Label side B
UK
September 1972- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RCA 2264
- Format
- 7", Single
UK
September 1972- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RCA 2264
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Center
- Runout / matrix
BGBS 1070-1ERunout side A
noneRunout side B (See notes)
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RCA 2264
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
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.
1970s27 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Argentina | RCA Victor 31A-2179First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Australia | RCA Victor 102188First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Brazil | RCA Victor 101.7023First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1972 | Chile | RCA Victor RCA 2264 / Catoca RCA 2264First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Germany | RCA Victor 74-16 213 / RCA 74-16213First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Germany | RCA Victor 74-16 213 / Catoca 74-16 213First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Germany | RCA Victor 74-16 213 / Catoca 74-16 213First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1972 | Germany | RCA Victor 74-16 213 / Catoca 74-16 213First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Madagascar | RCA Victor 42-376First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Mexico | RCA Victor 76-3725First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | Netherlands | RCA Victor 74-16213 / RCA 74-16213First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Netherlands | RCA Victor 74-16213First year7" | 7" |
| 1972 | New Zealand | RCA Victor 60602First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | South Africa | RCA Victor 42-376 / Catoca 42-376First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Spain | RCA Victor 3-10787First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Kenya | RCA RKA 405987", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Peru | RCA Victor 85-14227", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ABottoms Up
- BSee The Sky
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bottoms Up are there?
29 vinyl pressings of Bottoms Up are listed here, from 20 countries, released between 1972 and 1973.
When was Bottoms Up first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Italy, UK, France, Argentina and more. One of them is RCA Victor RCA 2264, released September 1972.
How do I tell if my copy of Bottoms Up is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RCA 2264, JBRCA 2264, 41039, 31A-2179) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BKAS 18380 and BKAS 18381. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bottoms Up 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.
