US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Life L-200
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · ARP pressing
- Runout / matrix
1024-2 ARPEtched Side A, except ARP stamped
1025 ARPEtched Side B, except ARP stamped
LF 1024Label Side A
LF 1025Label Side B
WindMake Believe / Groovin' With Mr. Bloe
Vinyl pressings
Make Believe / Groovin' With Mr. Bloe
by Wind · 1969
10 pressings4 countriesSoft RockPop RockRockPop
Make Believe / Groovin' With Mr. Bloe 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 Make Believe / Groovin' With Mr. Bloe
9 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 3 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
1969- Label and catalog number
- Life L-200
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
1024-2 X-7270Side A runout
1025 X-7165Side B runout
LF 1024Side A label
LF 1025Side B label
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Life L-200
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
LF-1024 K3729Side A Runout Etched
LF-1025 K3728Side B Runout Etched
Bell SoundRunout Both Sides Stamped
LF-1024Side A Label
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Life L-200
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
LF-1024 - 2Side A Runout Etched
LF-1025Side B Runout Etched
LF-1024Side A Label
LF-1025Side B Label
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Life L-200
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Life L-200
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
1024-2 ARPEtched Side A, except ARP stamped
1025 ARPEtched Side B, except ARP stamped
LF 1024Label Side A
LF 1025Label Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Brazil | Life CS-129First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1969 | Canada | Life L-200First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | US | Life L-200First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1969 | US | Life L-200First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1969 | US | Life L-200First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1969 | US | Life L-200First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1969 | US | Life L-200First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1969 | US | Life L-200First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Life L-200First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Fania Records SM 1117", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AMake Believe2:50
- BGroovin' With Mr. Bloe2:43
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Make Believe / Groovin' With Mr. Bloe are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Make Believe / Groovin' With Mr. Bloe are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Make Believe / Groovin' With Mr. Bloe first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, Brazil, Canada. One of them is Life L-200.
How do I tell if my copy of Make Believe / Groovin' With Mr. Bloe is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use L-200, CS-129) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1024-2 ARP and 1025 ARP. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Make Believe / Groovin' With Mr. Bloe 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.