US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Liberty 56197
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
LB 2891-S X-9206A Side, runout, etched
LB 2889-S-10 X-8692B Side, runout, etched
LB 2891-SA Side, label
LB 2889-SB Side, label
Nitty Gritty Dirt BandMr. Bojangles
Vinyl pressings
Mr. Bojangles
by Nitty Gritty Dirt Band · 1970
25 pressings11 countriesFolkFolkWorld& Country
Mr. Bojangles 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 Mr. Bojangles
16 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 7 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
1970- Label and catalog number
- Liberty 56197 S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Liberty 56197
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene · Shelley Pressing
- Runout / matrix
LB2891-S-11 22431Deadwax A, variant 1
LB2889-S-1 22442 ƧDeadwax B, variant 1
LB2891-S - 14 22446Deadwax A, variant 2
LB2889-S-1 22445 Ƨ ƧDeadwax B, variant 2
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Liberty 56197-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Liberty 56197
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene · Shelly Products
- Runout / matrix
LB 2889-S 1Side A - Etched, variant 1
LB 2890-S-3Side B - Etched, variant 1
21 402Side A/B - Etched [mirrored text], variant 1
LB-2889-S3 ⓈSide A - Etched, variant 2
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Liberty 56197-SLiberty 56197 S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LB2891-SRunout, Side A, Etched
LB 2889-STRunout, Side B, Etched
LB-2891-SLabel Side A
LB-2889-SLabel Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | Liberty LYK-3882First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Canada | Liberty F. 56197First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Germany | Liberty 15 406 / United Artists Records 15 406First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | New Zealand | Liberty LYK 3882First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | New Zealand | Liberty/UA, Inc. LYK3882First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | South Africa | Liberty LYS 192First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | UK | Liberty LBF 15406First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Liberty 56197First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Liberty 56197 SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Liberty 56197First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1970 | US | Liberty 56197-SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Liberty 56197First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Liberty 56197First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1970 | US | Liberty 56197-S / Liberty 56197 SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Liberty 56197First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Liberty LBF 154067", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | New Zealand | Liberty LYK 38827", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Liberty 5619710", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo | 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AMr. Bojangles3:35
- BMr. Bojangles (Prologue: Uncle Charlie And His Dog Teddy)5:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mr. Bojangles are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Mr. Bojangles are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1970 and 1974.
When was Mr. Bojangles first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Liberty 56197.
How do I tell if my copy of Mr. Bojangles is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 56197, 56197 S, 56197-S, LBF 15406) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LB 2891-S X-9206 and LB 2889-S-10 X-8692. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mr. Bojangles 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.
