UK
March 1970- Label and catalog number
- DJM Records DJS.216
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DJS216 A-1△ GStamped Side A runout
DJS216 B-1△ GStamped Side B runout
DJS.216-ALabel A
DJS.216-BLabel B
Vinyl pressings
Groovin' With Mr. Bloe
by Mr. Bloe · 1970
48 pressings18 countriesSoulPop RockRockFunk / Soul
Groovin' With Mr. Bloe was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Groovin' With Mr. Bloe
38 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 17 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
March 1970- Label and catalog number
- DJM Records DJS.216
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Push-out Centre
- Runout / matrix
DJS216 A- 1△GRunout, A-side stamped
DJS216 B- 1△GRunout, A-side stamped
DJS.216-AA-side label
DJS.216-BB-side label
UK
March 1970- Label and catalog number
- DJM Records DJS.216
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
DJS216 A-1△ GStamped Side A runout
DJS216 B-1△ GStamped Side B runout
DJS.216-ALabel A
DJS.216-BLabel B
UK
March 1970- Label and catalog number
- DJM Records DJS.216
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Push-out Centre
- Runout / matrix
DJS216 A- 1△GRunout, A-side stamped
DJS216 B- 1△GRunout, A-side stamped
DJS.216-AA-side label
DJS.216-BB-side label
UK
March 1970- Label and catalog number
- DJM Records DJS.216
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DJS216 A-1△G 1 BVSide A runout
DJS216 B-1△G 1 CYSide B runout
DJS.216-ASide A label
DJS.216-BSide B label
UK
March 1970- Label and catalog number
- DJM Records DJS.216
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DJS.216-ALabel A
DJS.216-BLabel B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 48 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s41 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | Festival Records FK-4003First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Australia | Page One PGK-4003First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Belgium | Supreme Records 140First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Belgium | DJM Records S. 140 / Supreme Records S. 140First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Belgium | Supreme Records 140 / Supreme Records S. 139First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | France | DJM Records 17555First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | France | DJM Records 17555First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Germany | Hansa Record 14 618 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1970 | Ireland | Pye Records DJS216First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Italy | DJM Records SIR-DJ 20.129First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Italy | DJM Records SIR-DJ 20.129First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Italy | DJM Records SIR-DJ 20.129First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Italy | DJM Records SIR-DJ 20.129First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Italy | DJM Records SIR-DJ 20.129First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Japan | DJM Records FR-2579First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | UK | Old Gold OG 9002 / Lightning Records OG 90027", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Portugal | Parlophone E 006-91448 M7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| ? | UK | Old Gold OG 90027", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | UK | Old Gold OG 9002 / Lightning Records OG 90027", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Old Gold OG 9002 / Lightning Records OG 90027", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Old Gold OG 9002 / Lightning Records OG 90027", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Old Gold OG 9002 / Lightning Records OG 90027", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AGroovin' With Mr. Bloe
- BSinful
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Groovin' With Mr. Bloe are there?
48 vinyl pressings of Groovin' With Mr. Bloe are listed here, from 18 countries, released between 1970 and 1982.
When was Groovin' With Mr. Bloe first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in UK, US, Australia, Belgium and more. One of them is DJM Records DJS.216, released March 1970.
How do I tell if my copy of Groovin' With Mr. Bloe is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DJS.216, 70,017, 70, 017, FK-4003) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DJS216 A-1△ G and DJS216 B-1△ G. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Groovin' With Mr. Bloe 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.