US
May 1, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL-6033
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Bestway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
6033SA Bell Sound 5-12-69 BestwayRunout side A
6033SB Bell Sound 5-12-69Runout side B
Solomon BurkeProud Mary
Vinyl pressings
Proud Mary
by Solomon Burke · 1969
16 pressings6 countriesRhythm & BluesModern Electric BluesSoulFunk / Soul
Proud Mary 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 Proud Mary
14 pressings came out in 1969, 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
May 1, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records Bell-6033
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
6033SA Bell Sound 5-12-69 13461 BestwaySide A
6033SB Bell Sound 5-12-69 13461-XSide B
US
May 1, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL-6033
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BEL 6033 SA2 Bell Sound sf B 3 o X T 1Side A runout
BEL 6033 SB2 Bell Sound sf B 3 o X T 1Side B runout
US
May 1, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL 6033Bell Records 6033
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Bestway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
6033SA Bell Sound Bestway AudioMatrixSide A runout
6033SB Bell Sound AudioMatrix BestwaySide B runout
6033-SA-BWSide A label
6033-SB-BWSide B label
US
May 1, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records Bell-6033Bell Records 6033
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
6033SA Bell Sound MR (in circle) 5-12-69 △13461Runout side 1
6033SB Bell Sound MR (in circle) △13461-X 5-12-69Runout side 2
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records Bell 6033
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
6033SA Bell Sound 5-12-69Side A stamped except 5-12-69 etched
6033SB Bell Sound 5-12-69Side B stamped except 5-12-69 etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Canada | Bell Records LPS 6033First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Germany | Bell Records Bell S 6033First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Japan | Bell Records Bell 58002First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | New Zealand | Bell Records SBLL 118First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | Bell Records Bell 6033First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Bell Records Bell-6033 / Bell Records Bell 6033First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Bell Records BELL-6033First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Bell Records Bell-6033First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Bell Records BELL-6033First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Bell Records BELL 6033 / Bell Records 6033First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Bell Records Bell-6033 / Bell Records 6033First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | Bell Records SBLL 118 / Bell Records 1E 062 ◦ 90258First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | Bell Records MBLL 118 / Bell Records 1E 062 ◦ 90258 (M)First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | UK | Bell Records SBLL 118 / Bell Records 1E 062 ◦ 90258First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | UK | Charly R&B CRB 1187LP | LP |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Bell Records Bell-6033 / Bell Records Bell 6033LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Proud Mary3:17
- A2These Arms Of Mine2:54
- A3I'll Be Doggone2:56
- A4How Big A Fool (Can A Fool Be)2:15
- A5Don't Wait Too Long3:10
- B1That Lucky Old Sun3:00
- B2Uptight Good Woman2:42
- B3I Can't Stop (No No No)2:17
- B4Please Send Me Someone To Love3:02
- B5What Am I Living For2:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Proud Mary are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Proud Mary are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1969 and 1988.
When was Proud Mary first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, UK, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Bell Records BELL-6033, released May 1, 1969.
How do I tell if my copy of Proud Mary is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BELL-6033, Bell-6033, BELL 6033, Bell 6033) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 6033SA Bell Sound 5-12-69 Bestway and 6033SB Bell Sound 5-12-69. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Proud Mary 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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