US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 3001
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-65757-BB [Monarch logo] AT LW △8632 3-Runout side A
ST-A-65758-AA [Monarch logo] △8632-X AT 3-Runout side B
Rufus HarleyBagpipe Blues
Vinyl pressings
Bagpipe Blues
by Rufus Harley · 1965
10 pressings2 countriesSoul-JazzJazzFunk / Soul
Bagpipe Blues was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Bagpipe Blues
5 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 2 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
1965- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 3001
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 3001
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-65757-B AT LW W ISide A runout etched
ST-A-65758-A LW AT W ISide B runout etched
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 3001
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono, Promo
Canada
1965- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 3001
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Canada | Atlantic 3001First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Atlantic SD 3001First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Atlantic 3001First yearLP, Album, Mono, Promo · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Promo · Promo, Mono |
| 1965 | US | Atlantic 3001First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Atlantic SD 3001First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | US | Atlantic SD 3001LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Atlantic SD 3001LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Atlantic SD 3001LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Atlantic SD 3001LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Atlantic SD 3001LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Bagpipe Blues2:41
- A2Kerry Dancers5:34
- A3Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me)3:58
- A4More6:39
- B1Chim Chim Cheree2:26
- B2Sportin'5:04
- B3Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child5:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bagpipe Blues are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Bagpipe Blues are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1965 and 1972.
When was Bagpipe Blues first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, Canada. One of them is Atlantic SD 3001.
How do I tell if my copy of Bagpipe Blues is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SD 3001, 3001) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-A-65757-BB [Monarch logo] AT LW △8632 3- and ST-A-65758-AA [Monarch logo] △8632-X AT 3-. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bagpipe 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.