US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1538
- Format
- LP, Album · PR
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-691695 PRLabel, side A
ST-A-691696 PRLabel, side B
Roy AyersDaddy Bug
Vinyl pressings
Daddy Bug
by Roy Ayers · 1969
12 pressings4 countriesSoul-JazzJazz
Daddy Bug 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 Daddy Bug
8 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 3 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
- Atlantic SD 1538
- Format
- LP, Album · MO
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-691695-MOLabel, side A
ST-A-691696-MOLabel, side B
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1538
- Format
- LP, Album · CTH (Terre Haute)
- Runout / matrix
ST A691695-1A CTH I TRunout, Side A
ST A691696-1A CTH I TRunout, Side B
ST-A-691695CTHLabel, side A
ST-A-691696CTHLabel, side B
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1538
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
ST - A - 691695 - A W ATA-side runout groove inscription
ST - A - 691696 - A W ATB-side runout groove inscription
ST-A-691695 PRA-side label
ST-A-691696 PRB-side label
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1538
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
A - 13159 PR
A - 13160 PR
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1538
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Preswell
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Canada | Atlantic SD 1538First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Japan | Atlantic SD 1538First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | Atlantic SD 1538First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | Atlantic SD 1538First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Atlantic SD 1538First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1969 | US | Atlantic SD 1538First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Atlantic SD 1538First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | Atlantic SD 1538First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Germany | Atlantic 7567 93064 1LP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | US | Nature Sounds NSD 818LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Atlantic 7567 93064 1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Atlantic SD 1538LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Daddy Bug3:08
- A2Bonita2:51
- A3This Guy's In Love With You4:49
- A4I Love You Michelle4:50
- B1Shadows3:43
- B2Emmie4:14
- B3Look To The Sky4:56
- B4It Could Only Happen With You2:53
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Daddy Bug are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Daddy Bug are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1969 and 2026.
When was Daddy Bug first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, Canada, Japan. One of them is Atlantic SD 1538.
How do I tell if my copy of Daddy Bug is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SD 1538) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-A-691695 PR and ST-A-691696 PR. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Daddy Bug 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.
