US
1969- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records 45-11170Tangerine Records 45-11170
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
TRC 330 ASide A
TRC 389 ASide B
Ray CharlesIf It Wasn't For Bad Luck
Vinyl pressings
If It Wasn't For Bad Luck
by Ray Charles · 1969
11 pressings5 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
If It Wasn't For Bad Luck 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 If It Wasn't For Bad Luck
10 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 4 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
- ABC Records 45-11170Tangerine Records 45-11170
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
LL DCT-1 TRC 389 A Re D-4A-Side Runout Etching
TRC 330 A D-1 LL DCT-2B-Side Runout Etching
TRC 389 AA-Side Label
TRC 330 AB-Side Label
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records 11170Tangerine Records 11170
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
DCT-2 TRC 389-A D-1 LL △74217Runout A, etched
DCT-2 TRC 330 A D-1 (MR) △74218LLRunout B, etched except stamped: (MR)
TRC 389-ALabel A
TRC 330-ALabel B
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records 11170Tangerine Records 11170
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
DCT-2 TRC 389-A △74217Runout A, etched
DCT-2 TRC 330 A D-1 (MR) △74218LLRunout B, etched except stamped: (MR)
TRC 389-ALabel A
TRC 330-ALabel B
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records 45-11170Tangerine Records 45-11170
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
TRC 389 A D-2 LL DCT-2A-Side Runout
TRC 330 A LW LL DCT-2B-Side Runout
TRC 389AA-Side Label
TRC 330AB-Side Label
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records 11170Tangerine Records 11170
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene
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.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Belgium | ABC Records 11170 / ABC Records 45-11170First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Canada | ABC Records 11170 / Tangerine Records 11170First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | France | Stateside FSS 643First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | US | ABC Records 45-11170 / Tangerine Records 45-11170First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | US | ABC Records 45-11170 / Tangerine Records 45-11170First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | US | ABC Records 11170 / Tangerine Records 11170First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene · Promo |
| 1969 | US | ABC Records 11170 / Tangerine Records 11170First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1969 | US | ABC Records 11170 / Tangerine Records 11170First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | ABC Records 11170 / Tangerine Records 11170First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1969 | US | ABC Records 45-11170 / Tangerine Records 45-11170First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | Stateside HSS 13347", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- AIf It Wasn't For Bad Luck3:48
- BWhen I Stop Dreaming3:01
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of If It Wasn't For Bad Luck are there?
11 vinyl pressings of If It Wasn't For Bad Luck are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was If It Wasn't For Bad Luck first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, Belgium, Canada, France. One of them is ABC Records 45-11170.
How do I tell if my copy of If It Wasn't For Bad Luck is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-11170, 11170, FSS 643) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TRC 330 A and TRC 389 A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is If It Wasn't For Bad Luck 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.
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