UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL 1313
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
BELL 1313 A-1USide A, runout, stamped
BELL 1313 B-1USide B, runout, stamped
BELL 1313ASide A, label
BELL 1313BSide B, label
The DriftersLike Sister And Brother
Vinyl pressings
Like Sister And Brother
by The Drifters · 1973
14 pressings10 countriesRhythm & BluesSoulFunk / Soul
Like Sister And Brother was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Like Sister And Brother
13 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 10 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL 1313
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
BELL 1313 A-1U * H KT ISide A, runout, stamped variant 1
BELL 1313 B-1U M KT ISide B, runout, stamped variant 1
BELL 1313 A-1U HT KT 1Side A, runout, stamped variant 2
BELL 1313 B-1U HO KT ISide B, runout, stamped variant 2
UK
June 15, 1973- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL 1313
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
BELL 1313 A-1URunout, A-side, stamped
BELL 1313 B-1URunout, B-side, stamped
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records 45,387
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
#1786-2-1-1 Bell Sound SFSide A Runout
#1787-2-1-1 Bell Sound SFSide B Runout
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records 45, 387
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · P.E. Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BELL #1786-....P.E. 7-16-73 Bell Sound sfA side runout
BELL #1786-S ... P.E. 7-16-73 Bell Sound sfB side runout
1786A side label
1786-SB side label
Germany
August 1973- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records 2008 181
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2008 181 S1 320 1 A 1Runout side A
2008 181 S2 320 1 B 1Runout side B
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.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Australia | Bell Records 2008 181First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Belgium | Bell Records 2008 181First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Canada | Bell Records BELL 1313XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Ireland | Bell Records BELL 1313First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | New Zealand | Bell Records 2008 181First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | South Africa | Bell Records PS 276First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1973 | Spain | Bell Records 20 08 181First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | UK | Bell Records BELL 1313First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | UK | Bell Records BELL 1313First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | US | Bell Records 45, 387First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1973 | US | Bell Records 45,387First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | UK | Bell Records BELL 1313First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Germany | Bell Records 2008 181First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Arista BELL 13137", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ALike Sister And Brother
- BThe Songs We Used To Sing
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Like Sister And Brother are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Like Sister And Brother are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Like Sister And Brother first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in UK, US, Germany, Australia and more. One of them is Bell Records BELL 1313.
How do I tell if my copy of Like Sister And Brother is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BELL 1313, 45,387, 45, 387, 2008 181) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BELL 1313 A-1U and BELL 1313 B-1U. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Like Sister And Brother 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.
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