Canada
1980- Label and catalog number
- Bearsville XBR 6995
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
XBR-6995-A-1A-2HZ: DM-cSide 1 hand etched except c stamped
XBR-6995-B-1A-2HZ: DM-lSide 2 hand etched
Paul ButterfieldNorth South
Vinyl pressings
North South
by Paul Butterfield · 1980
10 pressings7 countriesBlues RockElectric BluesChicago BluesHarmonica Blues
North South was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 North South
7 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 5 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- Bearsville BRK 6995
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Album · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BRK-1-6995-LW1 -L.NIX-Side A runout etched, Variant 1
BRK-2-6995-LW2 -L.NIX-Side B runout etched, Variant 1
BRK-1-6995-LW1 ✲✲ -L.NIX-Side A, Variant 2
BRK-2-6995-LW1 ✲ ✲ 2 -L.NIX-Side B, Variant 2
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Bearsville BRK 6995
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Album · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BRK-1-6995-WW1 ─◁ -L.NIX-Side A runout, etched
BRK-2-6995-WW1 ─◁ -L.NIX-Side B runout, etched
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Bearsville BRK 6995
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Album · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BRK-1-6995-JW1 -L.NIX- OSide A runout, etched except O stamped
BRK-2-6995-JW1 -L.NIX- OSide B runout, etched except O stamped
Germany
1980- Label and catalog number
- Bearsville 203 093-320
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Album
- Runout / matrix
S 203 093 ASide A
S 203 093 BSide B
203093 A-1 / 80 SSide A, stamped
203093 B-1 / 80 SSide B, stamped
Italy
1980- Label and catalog number
- Bearsville BRLP 6995
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Canada | Bearsville XBR 6995First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Germany | Bearsville 203 093-320First yearLP, Stereo, Album | LP, Stereo, Album |
| 1980 | Italy | Bearsville BRLP 6995First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Portugal | Bearsville RISLP 14081First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Bearsville BRK 6995First yearLP, Stereo, Album | LP, Stereo, Album |
| 1980 | US | Bearsville BRK 6995First yearLP, Stereo, Album | LP, Stereo, Album |
| 1980 | US | Bearsville BRK 6995First yearLP, Stereo, Album | LP, Stereo, Album |
| 1981 | Mexico | Gamma GX 01-1184LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Spain | Edigsa 03L0115 / Bearsville 03L0115LP, Stereo, Album | LP, Stereo, Album |
| 1987 | US | Bearsville RNLP 70880 / Rhino Records RNLP 70880LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1I Get Excited3:33
- A2Get Some Fun In You Life3:57
- A3Footprints On The Windshield Upside Down3:17
- A4Catch A Train2:53
- A5Bread And Butterfield4:23
- B1Living In Memphis4:06
- B2Slow Down4:36
- B3I Let It Go (To My Head)2:51
- B4Baby Blue5:06
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of North South are there?
10 vinyl pressings of North South are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1980 and 1987.
When was North South first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in Canada, US, Germany, Italy and more. One of them is Bearsville XBR 6995.
How do I tell if my copy of North South is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use XBR 6995, BRK 6995, 203 093-320, BRLP 6995) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XBR-6995-A-1A-2HZ: DM-c and XBR-6995-B-1A-2HZ: DM-l. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is North South 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.
