US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4811
- Format
- 7"
TavaresBad Times
Vinyl pressings
Bad Times
by Tavares · 1979
13 pressings8 countriesSoulDiscoFunk / Soul
Bad Times was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Bad Times
10 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 5 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4811
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records P-4811
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
S-45-96299A KeG
SPRO-9280 (96299) Z1 KeG
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SPRO-9281Capitol Records SPRO-9282
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
S96299ALabel side A
S96299Label side Long
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 16117Tower CL 16117
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CL 16117 A-1A-side runout
CL 16117 B-1B-side runout
CL 16117AA-side label
CL 16117BB-side label
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 16117Tower CL 16117
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
CL 16117 A-1A-side runout
CL 16117 B-1B-side runout
CL 16117AA-side label
CL 16117BB-side label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Barbados | Capitol Records 4811First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Canada | Capitol Records SPRO 9280First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Japan | Capitol Records ECR-20678First year7" | 7" |
| 1979 | Japan | Capitol Records ECR-20678First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | UK | Capitol Records CL 16117 / Tower CL 16117First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | UK | Capitol Records CL 16117 / Tower CL 16117First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Capitol Records 4811First year7" | 7" |
| 1979 | US | Capitol Records P-4811First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Capitol Records SPRO-9281 / Capitol Records SPRO-9282First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Capitol Records 4811First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-1887", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 1A 006-860857", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Spain | Capitol Records 10C 006-086.0857", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ABad Times3:45
- BGot To Have Your Love3:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bad Times are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Bad Times are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was Bad Times first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, UK, Barbados, Canada and more. One of them is Capitol Records 4811.
How do I tell if my copy of Bad Times is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4811, P-4811, SPRO-9281, CL 16117) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bad Times 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.
