US
February 1975- Label and catalog number
- Shelter Records SR-2134
- Format
- LP, Album · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
#2134 MCA-627 W1 KENDUN A ⧈-G-⧈Runout A
#2134 MCA-628 W-1 KENDUN A MANX ♡ ⧈-G-⧈Runout B
MCA 627Label A
MCA 628Label B
Richard TorranceBelle Of The Ball
Vinyl pressings
Belle Of The Ball
by Richard Torrance · 1975
13 pressings7 countriesPower PopSouthern RockFolk RockRock
Belle Of The Ball 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 Belle Of The Ball
10 pressings came out in 1975, 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- Shelter Records SR-2134
- Format
- LP, Album · Pinckneyville
- Runout / matrix
#2134 MCA-627W2 KENDUN B ◈-P-◈ IIVariant 1 side A runout
#2134 MCA-628W2 KENDUN B MANX ♡ ◈-P-◈ IVariant 1 side B runout
#2134 MCA-627W1 KENDUN A ◈-P-◈ IIVariant 2 side A runout
#2134 MCA-628W1 KENDUN A MANX ♡ ◈-P-◈ IVariant 2 side B runout
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMLH 68312
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AMLH 68312 A1 KiptoneSide A Runout
AMLH 68312 B1Side B Runout
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMLH 68312
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
Australia
1975- Label and catalog number
- Shelter Records L 35602Shelter Records L-35,602
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SMX∙47643 2BSide 1 runout hand etched
SMX∙47644 2BSide 2 runout hand etched
Brazil
1975- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6369 129
- 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 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Australia | Shelter Records L 35602 / Shelter Records L-35,602First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Brazil | Philips 6369 129First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Japan | Shelter Records RJ-7013First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Japan | Shelter Records RJ-7013First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Netherlands | Philips 6369 129First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Netherlands | Philips 6369 129First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | UK | A&M Records AMLH 68312First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | UK | A&M Records AMLH 68312First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1975 | US | Shelter Records SR-2134First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Shelter Records SR-2134First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | France | Shelter Records 67.609LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Shelter Records SR-52019 / Shelter Records SR 52019LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Shelter Records SR-52019 / Shelter Records SR 52019LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1The Jam4:14
- A2Southern Belles4:26
- A3That's What I Like In My Woman4:24
- A4North Dakota Lady2:10
- A5Side By Each4:27
- A6Hard Heavy Road3:18
- B1Don't Let Me Down Again3:20
- B2Singing Springs3:35
- B3Lady2:46
- B4Lazy Town4:18
- B5Sweet Sweet Rock & Roll3:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Belle Of The Ball are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Belle Of The Ball are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1975 and 1977.
When was Belle Of The Ball first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Shelter Records SR-2134, released February 1975.
How do I tell if my copy of Belle Of The Ball is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SR-2134, AMLH 68312, L 35602, 6369 129) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, #2134 MCA-627 W1 KENDUN A ⧈-G-⧈ and #2134 MCA-628 W-1 KENDUN A MANX ♡ ⧈-G-⧈. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Belle Of The Ball 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.