Germany
1968- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records 201 019
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono
- Runout / matrix
1 ℗ 1968 H8 ◊Z B 00 201019 ARunout side A, stamped
1 ℗ 1968 H8 ◊Z D 00 201019 BRunout side B, stamped
Ohio ExpressDown At Lulu's
Vinyl pressings
Down At Lulu's
by Ohio Express · 1968
26 pressings18 countriesPop RockClassic RockRockPop
Down At Lulu's was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Down At Lulu's
22 pressings came out in 1968, 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.
Germany
1968- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records 201 019
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
1 ℗ 1968 H8 ◊Z B 00 201019 ARunout Side A, stamped
1 ℗ 1968 H8 ◊Z D 00 201019 BRunout Side B, stamped
UK
1968- Label and catalog number
- Pye International 7N.25469
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Solid Centre
UK
1968- Label and catalog number
- Pye International 7N.25469
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · 4 Prong Centre
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDA 56
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BUD5111-1C TISide A, Etched Variant 1
BUD5112-1C TISide B, Etched Variant 1
BUD5111-1C TISide A, Etched Variant 2
BUD5112-1D TISide B, Etched Variant 2
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDA56
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · ARP Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BUD-5111 -1 ARP[stamped] 38-2 868Side A runout etched
BUD-5112 -1 ARP[stamped] 38-2 868Side B runout etched
BUD5111Side A label
BUD5112Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Australia | Astor AP-1534First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1968 | Canada | Buddah Records BUDDAH 56XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Europe | Buddah Records 201 019First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1968 | France | Buddah Records BLY 610015First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Germany | Buddah Records 201 019First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | Germany | Buddah Records 201 019First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1968 | Greece | Buddah Records 201 019First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | Ireland | Pye International 201 019First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | Japan | Columbia LL-2191-DAFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Lebanon | Buddah Records 201 019First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | Netherlands | Buddah Records BD 56First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Norway | Buddah Records 201 019First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Portugal | Buddah Records 202 007First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1968 | South Africa | Kama Sutra BDS 412First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Spain | Buddah Records 201 019First year7", Single | 7", Single |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Buddah Records Bda-567" | 7" |
| ? | New Zealand | Kama Sutra 7N-254617", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | US | Radio Active Gold RD 67", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Radio Active Gold RD-67", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ADown At Lulu's1:55
- BShe's Not Comin' Home2:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Down At Lulu's are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Down At Lulu's are listed here, from 18 countries.
When was Down At Lulu's first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in Germany, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Buddah Records 201 019.
How do I tell if my copy of Down At Lulu's is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 201 019, 7N.25469, BDA 56, BDA56) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1 ℗ 1968 H8 ◊Z B 00 201019 A and 1 ℗ 1968 H8 ◊Z D 00 201019 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Down At Lulu's 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.
