US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Epic ER 31285
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P AL 31285-1D PSide A runout
o P BL 31285-1E P 1BSide B runout
AL 31285Side A label
BL 31285Side B label
Tammy WynetteBedtime Story
Vinyl pressings
Bedtime Story
by Tammy Wynette · 1972
11 pressings5 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Bedtime Story was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Bedtime Story
8 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 4 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
1972- Label and catalog number
- Epic KE 31285Epic AS7 1040
- Format
- LP, Album, 7", 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Epic KE 31285Epic AS7 1040
- Format
- LP, Album, 7", 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Epic KE 31285
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
o P AL-31285-1F 1T VA runout
T1 o PBL-31285-1A VB runout
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 65186Epic S EPC 65186
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
EPC S 65186 A1Side 1 runoff
EPC S 65186 B1Side 2 runoff
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 65186Epic S EPC 65186
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Yellow Labels
- Runout / matrix
EPC S 65186 A1 3 ASide A runout
EPC S 65186 B1 3 ASide B runout
S EPC 65186ASide A label
S EPC 65186BSide B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Australia | Epic ELPS3622First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Canada | Epic KE 31285First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | UK | Epic EPC 65186 / Epic S EPC 65186First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | UK | Epic EPC 65186 / Epic S EPC 65186First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Epic ER 31285First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Epic KE 31285 / Epic AS7 1040First yearLP, Album, 7", 33 ⅓ RPM | LP, Album, 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1972 | US | Epic KE 31285 / Epic AS7 1040First yearLP, Album, 7", 33 ⅓ RPM | LP, Album, 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1972 | US | Epic KE 31285First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Columbia Special Products P 13261LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Embassy EMB 31245LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Europe | Embassy EMB 31245LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Bedtime Story4:13
- A2That's When I Feel It2:25
- A3Take Me Home And Love Me2:14
- A4If This Is Our Last Time3:07
- A5Tonight My Baby's Coming Home2:07
- B1Love's The Answer2:23
- B2I'm Gonna Keep On Loving Him2:17
- B3Just As Soon As I Get Over Loving You2:42
- B4I Got Me A Man2:10
- B5Your Love's Been A Long Time Coming2:05
- B6Reach Out Your Hand2:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bedtime Story are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Bedtime Story are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1972 and 1976.
When was Bedtime Story first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, UK, Australia, Canada. One of them is Epic ER 31285.
How do I tell if my copy of Bedtime Story is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ER 31285, KE 31285, EPC 65186, ELPS3622) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, P AL 31285-1D P and o P BL 31285-1E P 1B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bedtime Story 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.
