US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Roulette R-7084
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
19949-2 A/C RSide A Runout
19822-1 A3A RSide B Runout
Tommy JamesBall And Chain / Candy Maker
Vinyl pressings
Ball And Chain / Candy Maker
by Tommy James · 1970
13 pressings7 countriesPop RockRockPop
Ball And Chain / Candy Maker was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Ball And Chain / Candy Maker
13 pressings came out in 1970, 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.
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Roulette R-7084
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
19949-1 Bell Sound B 3 F RSide A runout, etched ("Bell Sound" and "R" stamped)
19822-2 Bell Sound A 1 G RSide B runout, etched ("Bell Sound" and "R" stamped)
19949Side A label
19822Side B label
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Roulette R-1084
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
19949 Bell Sound 1 I A1Runout A
19822 Bell Sound 1 I A1Runout B
#19949Label A
#19822Label B
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Roulette R-7084
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
19949 Bell Sound-1 I _A1A side runout
19822 Bell Sound-1 I A1B side runout
#19949A side label
#19822B side label
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Roulette R-7084
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
BellSound S-19949-1-A1C RA-Side Runout Etching
19949-2 BellSound A1A RB-Side Runout Etching
S-19949A-Side Label
19949B-Side Label
Australia
1970- Label and catalog number
- Roulette RT-006
- 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 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | Roulette RT-006First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Canada | Roulette R-7084First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | France | Roulette 45 VR. 195.065 / Roulette 45 VR. 195065First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1970 | Germany | Roulette DV 11107First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Germany | Roulette RO 518First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | New Zealand | Roulette R 7084First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Spain | Columbia MO 1046First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | Spain | Columbia MO 1046First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | US | Roulette R-7084First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Roulette R-7084First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | US | Roulette R-7084First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | US | Roulette R-1084First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | US | Roulette R-7084First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ACandy Maker3:30
- BBall And Chain3:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ball And Chain / Candy Maker are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Ball And Chain / Candy Maker are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Ball And Chain / Candy Maker first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, Australia, Canada, France and more. One of them is Roulette R-7084.
How do I tell if my copy of Ball And Chain / Candy Maker is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use R-7084, R-1084, RT-006, 45 VR. 195.065) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 19949-2 A/C R and 19822-1 A3A R. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ball And Chain / Candy Maker 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.
