US
1975- Label and catalog number
- ABC Blue Thumb BTA-265
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BTS-265-AS 1D TIRunout, side A, etched
BTS-265-BS 1D TIIRunout, side B, etched
45-265-ASA side label
45-265-BSB side label
Pointer SistersHow Long (Betcha' Got A Chick On The Side)
Vinyl pressings
How Long (Betcha' Got A Chick On The Side)
by Pointer Sisters · 1975
21 pressings12 countriesRhythm & BluesSoulFunkFunk / Soul
How Long was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 How Long
17 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 11 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- ABC Blue Thumb BTA-265
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BTA 265-AS 1B sssRunout A, etched
BTA 265-BS 1A ssRunout B, etched
(45-265-AS)Label A
(45-265-BS)Label B
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- ABC Blue Thumb BTA-265
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BTA 265-AS 1EA side runout etched - variant 1
BTA 265-B-S ①B side runout etched - variant 1
BTA 265-AS 1EA side runout etched - variant 2
BTA 265-B-S (2)B side runout etched [2 encircled] - variant 2
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- ABC Blue Thumb BTA-265
- Format
- 7", Styrene, Stereo · Terre Haute
- Runout / matrix
BTS-265-AS 1C T TISide A, etched
BTS-265-BS 1C T TIIIISide B, etched
45-265-ASSide A, label
45-265-BSSide B, label
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- ABC Blue Thumb BTA-265
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
BTA 265-AM 1B ssA-Side Runout Etching
BTA 265-AS 1B sssB-Side Runout Etching
45-265-AMA-Side Label
45-265-ASB-Side Label
UK
July 25, 1975- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABC 4069
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Australia | Blue Thumb Records K-6053First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Canada | Blue Thumb Records BTA 265XFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | France | Blue Thumb Records 45.BT.12177 / Vogue 45.BT.12177First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Germany | Blue Thumb Records 16 274 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Germany | ABC Blue Thumb 16 274 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Greece | ABC Records BTA-265First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Italy | Blue Thumb Records BLT 22005First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1975 | Mexico | ABC Blue Thumb MI 30264First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | New Zealand | Blue Thumb Records K-6053First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Portugal | Paramount Records N-S-87-5First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | US | ABC Blue Thumb BTA-265First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1975 | US | ABC Blue Thumb BTA-265First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1975 | US | ABC Blue Thumb BTA-265First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | US | ABC Blue Thumb BTA-265First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | US | ABC Blue Thumb BTA-265First year7", Styrene, Stereo | 7", Styrene, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Blue Thumb Records JET-23307", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Japan | Blue Thumb Records JET-23307", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| ? | US | Collectables COL 901387", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AHow Long (Betcha' Got A Chick On The Side)3:30
- BEasy Days3:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of How Long are there?
21 vinyl pressings of How Long are listed here, from 12 countries.
When was How Long first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is ABC Blue Thumb BTA-265.
How do I tell if my copy of How Long is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BTA-265, ABC 4069, K-6053, BTA 265X) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BTS-265-AS 1D TI and BTS-265-BS 1D TII. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is How Long 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.
