US
November 1969- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDA 147
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
BUD5303Side A
BUD5304-Side B
Ohio ExpressCowboy Convention / The Race (That Took Place)
Vinyl pressings
Cowboy Convention / The Race (That Took Place)
by Ohio Express · 1969
11 pressings9 countriesPop RockBubblegumRockPop
Cowboy Convention was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Cowboy Convention
7 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 6 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
1969- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDA 147
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
BUD5303Side A
BUD5304-Side B
Australia
1969- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BUD 033
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Canada
1969- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records 147X
- Format
- 7", Single, Mono
France
1969- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records 610.052Buddah Records 610 052
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
HBLY 610052ASide A runout etched
HBLY 610052BSide B runout etched
BLY 610052-1Side A label
BLY 610052-2Side B label
Germany
1969- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records 201 078
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
1 ℗ 1969 M9 ◊Z C 0̷0̷ ̷2̷0̷1̷ ̷0̷6̷9̷ ̷S̷1̷ 201 078 S1Runout A, stamped
1 ℗ 1969 M9 ◊Z C 0̷0̷ ̷2̷0̷1̷ ̷0̷6̷9̷ ̷S̷2̷ 201 078 S2Runout B, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Australia | Buddah Records BUD 033First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Canada | Buddah Records 147XFirst year7", Single, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | France | Buddah Records 610.052 / Buddah Records 610 052First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Germany | Buddah Records 201 078First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Peru | Buddah Records 4027First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | US | Buddah Records BDA 147First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Buddah Records BDA 147First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Norway | Buddah Records 201 0787", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Spain | Buddah Records 12 01 0787", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Yugoslavia | PGP RTB S 53 580 / Buddah Records S 53 5807", Single | 7", Single |
| 1970 | Germany | Buddah Records 201 0787", Single, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- ACowboy Convention3:20
- BThe Race (That Took Place)2:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cowboy Convention are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Cowboy Convention are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1969 and 1970.
When was Cowboy Convention first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, Australia, Canada, France and more. One of them is Buddah Records BDA 147, released November 1969.
How do I tell if my copy of Cowboy Convention is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BDA 147, BUD 033, 147X, 610.052) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BUD5303 and BUD5304-. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Cowboy Convention 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.
