UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Decca LK 4827Decca LK.4827
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL-7445-1A K KT 1Runout A stamped
ARL-7446-1A G KT 1Runout B stamped
{ARL.7445}Label 1
{ARL.7446}Label 2
The BachelorsBachelors' Girls
Vinyl pressings
Bachelors' Girls
by The Bachelors · 1966
13 pressings8 countriesVocalRockPop
Bachelors' Girls 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 Bachelors' Girls
11 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 7 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.
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Decca SKL 4827
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Decca LK 4827
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL-7445-1A KTRunout side A, stamped
ARL-7446-1A KTRunout side B, stamped
[ARL 7446]Label side B
[ARL 7445]Label side A
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- London Records LL 3491
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- London Records PS 491
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Australia
1966- Label and catalog number
- Decca LKA 4827
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
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.
1960s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Australia | Decca LKA 4827First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Australia | Decca SKLA-4827First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Canada | London Records LL 3491First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | New Zealand | Decca LKM 4827First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | South Africa | Decca LK 4827First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | UK | Decca LK 4827 / Decca LK.4827First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | UK | Decca SKL 4827First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | UK | Decca LK 4827First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | London Records LL 3491First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | London Records PS 491First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1966 | Venezuela | London Records LL-3491First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Taiwan | World Record SLW-1598LP, Album, Stereo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Stereo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | World Record Club S/4796 / World Record Club S-4796LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
Tracklist
- A1Cecilia
- A2Rosalie
- A3Margie
- A4Marcheta
- A5Sweet Sue - Just You
- A6Once In Love With Amy
- A7Charmaine
- A8Lovey Kravezit
- B1Linda
- B2Sally
- B3Ida, Sweet As Apple Cider
- B4Hello, Dolly
- B5Diane
- B6Rose Marie
- B7Marie
- B8Trouble With Angels
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bachelors' Girls are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Bachelors' Girls are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1966 and 1970.
When was Bachelors' Girls first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Decca LK 4827.
How do I tell if my copy of Bachelors' Girls is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LK 4827, SKL 4827, LL 3491, PS 491) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ARL-7445-1A K KT 1 and ARL-7446-1A G KT 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bachelors' Girls 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.
