Spain
1982- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records I-204 502
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MCA-2893 WS-4 ◈-P-◈Side 1 Etched ◈-P-◈ Stamped
MCA-2894 WS-7 ◈-P-◈Side 2 Etched ◈-P-◈ Stamped
MCA-2893 WS-2 ◈-P-◈Alt Side 1 Etch
Vinyl pressings
Bobbie Sue
by The Oak Ridge Boys · 1982
16 pressings8 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Bobbie Sue was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Bobbie Sue
11 pressings came out in 1982, 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCF 3129
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-5294
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MCA-2893 WS-4 ◈-P-◈Runout side A, variant 1
MCA-2894 WS-7 ◈-P-◈Runout side B, variant 1
MCA-2893 WS-2 ◈-P-◈Runout side A, variant 2
MCA-2894 WS-2 ◈-P-◈Runout side B, variant 2
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records I-204 502
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MCA-2893 WS-4 ◈-P-◈Side 1 Etched ◈-P-◈ Stamped
MCA-2894 WS-7 ◈-P-◈Side 2 Etched ◈-P-◈ Stamped
MCA-2893 WS-2 ◈-P-◈Alt Side 1 Etch
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-5294
- Format
- LP, Album · Pinckneyville Press
- Runout / matrix
MCA-2893 WS-4 ◈-P-◈Side A runout variant 1
MCA-2894 WS-7 ◈-P-◈Side B runout variant 1
MCA-2893 WS-3 ◈-P-◈ IIIISide A runout variant 2
MCA-2894 WS-8 ◈-P-◈ ISide B runout variant 2
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-5294
- Format
- LP, Album · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MCA-2893 WS-2 ⧈-G-⧈Runout Side A
MCA-2894 WS-2 ⧈-G-⧈Runout Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | MCA Records MCA-5294First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-5294First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-5294LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1982 | Japan | MCA Records VIM-6280First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | New Zealand | MCA Records MCA-5294First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Spain | MCA Records I-204 502First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | UK | MCA Records MCF 3129First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | MCA Records MCA-5294First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | MCA Records MCA-5294LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1982 | US | MCA Records I-204 502First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | MCA Records MCA-5294First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | MCA Records MCA-5294LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1982 | US | MCA Records MCA-5294First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | MCA Records MCA-5294LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1982 | US | MCA Records MCA-5294First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | MCA Records 204 502LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Bobbie Sue2:49
- A2I Wish You Were Here (Oh My Darlin')3:24
- A3Doctor's Orders3:30
- A4Old Kentucky Song2:37
- A5So Fine2:47
- B1I Wish You Could Have Turned My Head (And Left My Heart Alone)3:24
- B2Back In Your Arms Again2:58
- B3Up On Cripple Creek3:05
- B4Until You3:06
- B5Would They Love Him Down In Shreveport2:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bobbie Sue are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Bobbie Sue are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Bobbie Sue first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Spain, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is MCA Records I-204 502.
How do I tell if my copy of Bobbie Sue is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use I-204 502, MCF 3129, MCA-5294, VIM-6280) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MCA-2893 WS-4 ◈-P-◈ and MCA-2894 WS-7 ◈-P-◈. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bobbie Sue 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.
