UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Transatlantic Records TRA 348
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
TRA 348 A-1 △ G.Side A, etched
TRA 348 B-1 △ G.Side B, etched
Vinyl pressings
A Maid In Bedlam
by The John Renbourn Group · 1977
19 pressings9 countriesFolkRockFolkWorld
A Maid In Bedlam was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 A Maid In Bedlam
12 pressings came out in 1977, 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Transatlantic Records TRA 348
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
TRA 348 A-1 △ G.Runout side A
TRA 348 B-1 △ G.Runout side B
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Shanachie 79004
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SH79004 A TRA 348 A-1△GSide A etched
SH79004 B TRA-348.B-1YSide B etched; TRA-348.B-1Y stamped
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Shanachie 79004
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SH-79004-A 10-4Runout Side 1, Stamped
SH-79004-B 10-4Runout Side 2, Stamped
Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- Shanachie 79004
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SH-79004-A 10-4 10-78 TSide A runout
SH-79004-B 10-4 10-78 TSide B runout
Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- Transatlantic Records TRA 348
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Canada | Shanachie 79004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Canada | Transatlantic Records TRA 348First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Canada | Shanachie Records SHAN 79004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | France | Transatlantic Records TRAF 348First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Germany | Transatlantic Records 0064.007First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Italy | Transatlantic Records TRAL 5348First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Italy | Transatlantic Records TRAL 348First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | New Zealand | Transatlantic Records TRA 348First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | Transatlantic Records TRA 348First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | Transatlantic Records TRA 348First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Shanachie 79004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Shanachie 79004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Canada | Shanachie 79004LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1978 | Spain | Transatlantic Records TS-38000 / CFE TS-38000LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Spain | Transatlantic Records TS-38000 / CFE TS-38000LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Japan | Transatlantic Records YS-7019-LALP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Japan | Transatlantic Records YS-7019-LALP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Canada | Shanachie Records 79004LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Black Waterside
- A2Nacht Tanz / Shaeffertanz
- A3A Maid In Bedlam
- A4Gypsy Dance / Jews Dance
- A5John Barleycorn
- B1Reynardine
- B2My Johnny Was A Shoemaker
- B3Death And The Lady
- B4The Battle Of Aughram / 5 In A Line
- B5Talk About Suffering
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Maid In Bedlam are there?
19 vinyl pressings of A Maid In Bedlam are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1977 and 1987.
When was A Maid In Bedlam first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in UK, US, Canada, France and more. One of them is Transatlantic Records TRA 348.
How do I tell if my copy of A Maid In Bedlam is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TRA 348, 79004, SHAN 79004, TRAF 348) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TRA 348 A-1 △ G. and TRA 348 B-1 △ G.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Maid In Bedlam 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.