US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL 646
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Bestway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
6817 LW BA runout etched; B stamped
6818 LW BB runout etched; B stamped
6817Label A
6818Label B
Syndicate Of SoundRumors / The Upper Hand
Vinyl pressings
Rumors / The Upper Hand
by Syndicate Of Sound · 1966
12 pressings7 countriesGarage RockRock
Rumors / The Upper Hand was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Rumors / The Upper Hand
11 pressings came out in 1966, 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records 646
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
6817 LWRunout A
6818 LWRunout B
6817Label A
6818Label B
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records 646
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
△62415 6818 MR
△62415-X 6818 MR
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL 646
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
6817Label A
6818Label B
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records 646
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
6817 (MR) LW Δ62415
6818 (MR) LW Δ62415-X
UK
September 9, 1966- Label and catalog number
- Stateside SS 538
- Format
- Single, 7", 45 RPM
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.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Australia | Stateside OSS-226First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Canada | Reo 8955XFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | Netherlands | Stateside HSS 1148First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | New Zealand | Stateside MSS.2126First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | US | Bell Records BELL 646First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1966 | US | Bell Records 646First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | US | Bell Records BELL 646First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | US | Bell Records 646First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1966 | US | Bell Records 646First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | UK | Stateside SS 538First yearSingle, 7", 45 RPM | Single, 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | UK | Stateside SS 538First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Columbia Stateside C 23 301 / Columbia Stateside 45-DW 64837", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- ARumors2:06
- BThe Upper Hand2:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rumors / The Upper Hand are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Rumors / The Upper Hand are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Rumors / The Upper Hand first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Bell Records BELL 646.
How do I tell if my copy of Rumors / The Upper Hand is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BELL 646, 646, SS 538, OSS-226) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 6817 LW B and 6818 LW B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rumors / The Upper Hand 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.