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B.L.T.

by Robin Trower · 1981

25 pressings14 countriesBlues RockHard RockRock

B.L.T. was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 B.L.T.

20 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 13 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

1981
Label and catalog number
Chrysalis CHR 1324
Format
LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing
Runout / matrix

CHR S2 C̶H̶E̶ ̶C̶H̶R̶ ̶C̶H̶E̶ -1324-A-1A SXT B5 STERLINGSide A runout

CHR S1 C̶H̶E̶ ̶C̶H̶R̶ ̶C̶H̶E̶ -1324-B-1A SXT B1 STERLINGSide B runout

CHR-1324-ASSide A label

CHR-1324-BSSide B label

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US

1981
Label and catalog number
Chrysalis CHR 1324
Format
LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing
Runout / matrix

CHR SC̷H̷E̷ ̷C̷H̷R̷-̷C̷H̷E̷ 1324-A - 1A SXT STERLING G6Side A runout

CHR ̷C̷H̷E̷- 1324-B - ① SXT STERLINGSide S runout

CHR-1234-ASSide A label

CHR-1234-BSSide B label

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US

1981
Label and catalog number
Chrysalis CHR 1324
Format
LP, Album · Santa Maria pressing
Runout / matrix

CHR- ̶̷̶C̶̷̶H̶̷̶E̶̷̶ 1324-A-1A STERLING 1SSide A etched/ STERLING stamped

CHR 1324BS-2B S2 SXSide B stamped/ S2 SX etched

CHR- ̶̷̶C̶̷̶H̶̷̶E̶̷̶ 1324-A-1A SX STERLING A S2Side A, variant 2

CHR- ̶̷̶C̶̷̶H̶̷̶E̶̷̶ 1324-B-1A STERLING S1Side B, variant 2

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US

1981
Label and catalog number
Chrysalis CHR 1324
Format
LP, Album · Santa Maria Pressing
Runout / matrix

CHR 1324AS-2A S2 COLUMBIA NYSide A runout, variant 1

1S CHR- ̶C̶H̶E̶ -1324B-1A STERLINGSide B runout, variant 1

1S CHR- ̶C̶H̶E̶ -1324AS-A - ① STERLING A 8Side A runout, variant 2

CHR 1324BS-2A S1 COLUMBIA NYSide B runout, variant 2

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UK

February 1981
Label and catalog number
Chrysalis CHR 1324
Format
LP, Album
Runout / matrix

CHR 1324 A//1▽E UT 12 [Lyre symbol] GRunout side A, variant 1

CHR 1324 B//2▽E UT 11 [Lyre symbol] GRunout side B, variant 1

CHR 1324 A//2▽ EUT 11 2 [Lyre symbol] GRunout side A, variant 2

CHR 1324 B//2▽EUT 11 6 [Lyre symbol] GRunout side B, variant 2

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UK

1981
Label and catalog number
Chrysalis CHR 1324
Format
LP, Album
Runout / matrix

CHR 1324 A//1▽E UT 11 1 [Lyre symbol] GSide A

CHR 1324 B//1▽E UT 1 11 1 [Lyre symbol] GSide B

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Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.

All 25 vinyl pressings

By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.

1980s24 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1981AustraliaChrysalis L 37548First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1981CanadaChrysalis CHR 1324First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1981CanadaChrysalis CHE 1324 / Chrysalis CHR 1324First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1981CanadaChrysalis CHE 501324LP, Album, Club Edition · Club editionLP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition
1981FranceChrysalis CHR 1324First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1981GermanyChrysalis 203 384 / Chrysalis 203 384-320First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1981JapanChrysalis WWS-81406First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1981MexicoChrysalis CHR 23First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1981NetherlandsChrysalis 203.384 / Chrysalis 203 384-320First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1981New ZealandChrysalis L 37548First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1981PhilippinesChrysalis CHR 1324 / Chrysalis CDL 12 025First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1981South AfricaChrysalis ML 4495First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1981South AfricaChrysalis ML 4495 / Chrysalis U.452First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1981South KoreaStereophonic SM 893LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · UnofficialLP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial
1981SpainChrysalis CHR 1324First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
All 24 pressings from the 1980s
Year unknown1 pressing
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
?USChrysalis PV 41324LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue

Tracklist

  1. A1Into Money2:53
  2. A2What It Is3:21
  3. A3Won't Let You Down4:22
  4. A4No Island Lost3:48
  5. A5It's Too Late3:38
  6. B1Life On Earth3:38
  7. B2Once The Bird Has Flown3:56
  8. B3Carmen3:37
  9. B4Feel The Heat2:50
  10. B5End Game5:10

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of B.L.T. are there?

25 vinyl pressings of B.L.T. are listed here, from 14 countries.

When was B.L.T. first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1981, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Chrysalis CHR 1324.

How do I tell if my copy of B.L.T. is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CHR 1324, L 37548, CHE 1324, 203 384) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CHR S2 C̶H̶E̶ ̶C̶H̶R̶ ̶C̶H̶E̶ -1324-A-1A SXT B5 STERLING and CHR S1 C̶H̶E̶ ̶C̶H̶R̶ ̶C̶H̶E̶ -1324-B-1A SXT B1 STERLING. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is B.L.T. 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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