US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Ariola America ST-50004
- Format
- LP, Album
The Atlanta Disco BandBad Luck
Vinyl pressings
Bad Luck
by The Atlanta Disco Band · 1975
12 pressings9 countriesJazz-FunkDiscoFunk / Soul
Bad Luck was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Luck
7 pressings came out in 1975, 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- Ariola America ST-50004
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
S-TA-50004-F2Side A etched
S-TB-50004-F2Side B etched
Mastered By CapitolStamped
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Ariola America AAS 1502Ariola America 0C 062 ◦ 97428
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AAS 1502ALabel - side A
AAS 1502BLabel - side B
Australia
1975- Label and catalog number
- Ariola America ST-50004
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1975- Label and catalog number
- Ariola America ST-50004
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
TXD ST 50004 ASide A run-out area [etched]
TXD ST 50004 BSide B run-out area [etched]
ST-50004-ASide A label
ST-50004-BSide B label
France
1975- Label and catalog number
- Eurodisc 913067Eurodisc 87 064
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
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.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Australia | Ariola America ST-50004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Canada | Ariola America ST-50004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | France | Eurodisc 913067 / Eurodisc 87 064First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Peru | Ariola America ST-50004First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | UK | Ariola America AAS 1502 / Ariola America 0C 062 ◦ 97428First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | UK | Ariola America AAS 1502LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1975 | US | Ariola America ST-50004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Ariola America ST-50004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Israel | Ariola America / Hed-Arzi BAN 16597LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Italy | Ariola America ARUL 50004LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Japan | Ariola America VIP-6315 / Ariola America ARA-6001LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Japan | Ariola America VIP-6315 / Ariola America ARA-6001LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Bad Luck3:58
- A2Buckhead3:53
- A3It's Love2:54
- A4I Am Trying4:30
- B1Do What You Feel5:09
- B2My Soul Is Satisfied4:52
- B3Let It Ride4:33
- B4Ole Goat4:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bad Luck are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Bad Luck are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1975 and 1976.
When was Bad Luck first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Ariola America ST-50004.
How do I tell if my copy of Bad Luck is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ST-50004, AAS 1502, 913067) 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 Luck 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.