Jamaica
1966- Label and catalog number
- Coxsone Records
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label
- Runout / matrix
CS DODD 99Hand Etched A Side
CS DODD 123Hand Etched B Side
The ClarendoniansRudie Bam Bam
Vinyl pressings
Rudie Bam Bam
by The Clarendonians · 1966
14 pressings2 countriesRocksteadyReggae
Rudie Bam Bam 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 Rudie Bam Bam
9 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Jamaica
1966- Label and catalog number
- Studio One 1/2
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Black Print On White
- Runout / matrix
CS DODD 99Hand Etched A Side
CS DODD 123Hand Etched B Side
Jamaica
1966- Label and catalog number
- Coxsone Records
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CS DODD 99Hand Etched A Side
CS DODD 123Hand Etched B Side
Jamaica
1966- Label and catalog number
- Coxsone Records
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CS DODD 99Hand Etched A Side
CS DODD 123Hand Etched B Side
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Rio R112
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DIR 118 A 1HA-side runout
DIR 118 B 1HB-side runout
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Rio R112
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Jamaica | Coxsone RecordsFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
| 1966 | Jamaica | Studio One 1/2First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Jamaica | Coxsone RecordsFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Jamaica | Coxsone RecordsFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | UK | Rio R112First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | UK | Rio R112First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | UK | Rio R112First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | UK | Rio R 112First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | UK | Rio R112First year7", 45 RPM, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, White Label |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Coxsone Records7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Coxsone Records7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Coxsone Records7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Studio One7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Jamaica | Studio One 8 / Studio One 97", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ARudie Bam Bam
- BBee Bop Boy
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rudie Bam Bam are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Rudie Bam Bam are listed here, from 2 countries.
When was Rudie Bam Bam first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in Jamaica, UK. One of them is Coxsone Records.
How do I tell if my copy of Rudie Bam Bam is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1/2, R112, R 112) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CS DODD 99 and CS DODD 123. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rudie Bam Bam 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.