UK
February 7, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DB 8544
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4-Prong Push-Out Centre
- Runout / matrix
7XCA 32383 45A side label
7XCA 32384 45B side label
The GodsHey Bulldog
Vinyl pressings
Hey Bulldog
by The Gods · 1969
11 pressings9 countriesRhythm & BluesPsychedelic RockRockBlues
Hey Bulldog was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Hey Bulldog
11 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 9 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
1969- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DB 8544
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · 4-Prong Push-Out Centre
- Runout / matrix
7XCA 32383 45A Side / Label
7XCA 32384 45B Side / Label
Italy
February 19, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DB 8544
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7XCA-32383-T1 - 19-2-69Side A runout, etched
7XCA-32384-T1 - 19-2-69Side B runout, etched
7XCA 32383/T1Side A label
7XCA 32384/T1Side B label
France
February 28, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 2C 006-04038
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Germany
February 28, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 1C 006-04 038
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Netherlands
February 28, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DB 8544
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4-Prong Push-Out Centre
- Runout / matrix
7 XCA 32383A side label
7 XCA 32384B side label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Denmark | Columbia DB 8544First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Greece | Columbia SCMG 443First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1969 | Japan | Odeon OR-2243First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Japan | Odeon OR-2243First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | Nicaragua | Odeon 0-0376First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | UK | Columbia DB 8544First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | UK | Columbia DB 8544First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Italy | Columbia DB 8544First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | France | Columbia 2C 006-04038First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Germany | Columbia 1C 006-04 038First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Netherlands | Columbia DB 8544First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AHey Bulldog3:00
- BReal Love Guaranteed2:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hey Bulldog are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Hey Bulldog are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Hey Bulldog first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in UK, Italy, France, Germany and more. One of them is Columbia DB 8544, released February 7, 1969.
How do I tell if my copy of Hey Bulldog is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DB 8544, 2C 006-04038, 1C 006-04 038, SCMG 443) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7XCA 32383 45 and 7XCA 32384 45. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hey Bulldog 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.