US
October 5, 1970- Label and catalog number
- Apple Records 2969
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
S45 — 47313 Z4 " #2 sfSide A etched
S45 — #47338 Z3 B5/sfSide B etched:
S45 — 47313 Z3 Bell Sound sf A1MA-side
S45 # 47338 Z3 BS/sf A1MB-side
Ringo StarrBeaucoups Of Blues
Vinyl pressings
Beaucoups Of Blues
by Ringo Starr · 1970
33 pressings22 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Beaucoups Of Blues was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Beaucoups Of Blues
27 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 19 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
October 5, 1970- Label and catalog number
- Apple Records 2969
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Scranton pressing
- Runout / matrix
S45-47313Label side A
S45-47338Label side B
S45 — 47313 Z4 #3 Bell Sound sf IAMA-side
S45 # 47338 Z3 #3 BS/sf IAMB-side
US
October 5, 1970- Label and catalog number
- Apple Records 2969
- Format
- 7", Single
US
October 5, 1970- Label and catalog number
- Apple Records 2969
- Format
- 7", Single · Jacksonville pressing
- Runout / matrix
47313 - Z8 ̶1̶8̶2̶6̶ 2969#4 Bell Sound sfSide A runout
#47338 Z7 ̶1̶8̶2̶6̶ 2969 BS/sf #5Side B runout
S45 - 47313A-side
S45 - 47338B-side
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Apple Records 2969
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Los Angeles pressing
- Runout / matrix
47313-Z10... 1 ✲ Bell Sound sfA-Side variant 1
# 47338 Z9• 3 BS/SF ✲B-Side variant 1
47313-Z10... 1 ✲ Bell Sound sfA-Side variant 2
47338 Z10• 2 BS/SFB-Side variant 2
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Apple Records 2969
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
47313 Z6 Bell Sound sf ---- ◅A-Side variant 1
# 47338 Z6 BS/SF ---- ◅B-Side variant 1
S45-47313A-Side label
S45-47338B-Side label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 33 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s32 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Argentina | Apple Records DTOA 8640First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | Argentina | Apple Records DTOA 8640First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Australia | Apple Records A-9309First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Brazil | Apple Records 7-BT-40First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Canada | Apple Records 2969First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1970 | Chile | Apple Records 45-7338First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Chile | Apple Records APPLE 19First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Numbered, Mono · Mono, Numbered | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Numbered, Mono · Mono, Numbered |
| 1970 | France | Apple Records 2C 006-04645First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Germany | Apple Records 1C 006-04 645 / Apple Records 1 C 006-04 645First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1970 | Italy | Apple Records 3C 006-04645 MFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Netherlands | Apple Records 5C 006-04 645 / Apple Records 5C 006-04645First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1970 | New Zealand | Apple Records NZP.3388First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | New Zealand | Apple Records NZP.3388First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Norway | Apple Records 7E006-04645First year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | Philippines | Apple Records PAL-60952 / Apple Records 2969First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | Apple Records 31C 006 04645 Y7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ABeaucoups Of Blues2:33
- BCoochy-Coochy4:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Beaucoups Of Blues are there?
33 vinyl pressings of Beaucoups Of Blues are listed here, from 22 countries, released between 1970 and 1976.
When was Beaucoups Of Blues first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, Denmark, Europe, Sweden and more. One of them is Apple Records 2969, released October 5, 1970.
How do I tell if my copy of Beaucoups Of Blues is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2969, F 2969, E006-04645, 4E006-04645M) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S45 — 47313 Z4 " #2 sf and S45 — #47338 Z3 B5/sf. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Beaucoups Of Blues 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.
