UK
November 14, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Rham! RS8804
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
RS 8804 A¹ MPO JASide A runout
RS 8804 B¹ MPOSide B runout
Vinyl pressings
Voodoo Ray
by A Guy Called Gerald · 1988
19 pressings5 countriesAcid HouseElectronic
Voodoo Ray was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Voodoo Ray
5 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 2 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
1988- Label and catalog number
- Rham! RS804
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
RS 804 B.1 — LYN . 2215-1 TOWNHOUSERunout etched side A variant 1.
RS 804 B.1 — LYN. 2215-1 TOWNHOUSERunout etched side B variant 1.
RS 804 A1 LYN.22150 TOWNHOUSERunout etched side A variant 2.
RS 804 B.1 LYN.2215.1 TOWNHOUSERunout etched side B variant 2.
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Rham! RS804
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
RS804A1 TOWNHOUSE LYN. 22150Side A
RS 804 B.1 LYN. 2215-1 TOWNHOUSESide B
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Rham! RS 8804 A1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Promo, White Label
- Runout / matrix
MPO RS 8804 A¹ JASide A, etched
MPO RS 8804 B¹Side B, etched
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Warlock Records WAR-038-DJ
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
(Side A, etched): WAR 038 A F/W 1-1 RHAM IT!Δ☺ WHAT A KNUCKLE'S HEAD! C S B ♪♪ SRC
(Side B, etched): WAR-038-B F/W C S B ♪♪ SRC
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.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | UK | Rham! RS804First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Rham! RS 8804 A1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | Rham! RS804First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | US | Warlock Records WAR-038-DJFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | Rham! RS8804First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Australia | Possum Records POST 56312", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Belgium | LD Records LD 892512", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1989 | Germany | Flim Flam Records FFR 121712", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Germany | Flim Flam Records FFR 121012", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Germany | Flim Flam Records FFR 121012", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | Rham! RX880412", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Warlock Records WAR-03812", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1989 | US | Warlock Records WAR-03812", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1989 | UK | Rham! RX8804 / Rham! RX 880412", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | UK | Club Standards CS00712", Unofficial Release, Limited Edition, 33 ⅓ RPM · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", Unofficial Release, Limited Edition, 33 ⅓ RPM · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2005 | UK | Club Standards CS00712", Limited Edition, Unofficial Release, 33 ⅓ RPM · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", Limited Edition, Unofficial Release, 33 ⅓ RPM · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Warlock Records WAR-03812", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Warlock Records WAR-03812", 33 ⅓ RPM, Repress | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Repress |
| ? | US | Warlock Records WAR-03812", 33 ⅓ RPM, Repress | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1Voodoo Ray
- A2Escape
- B1Rhapsody In Acid
- B2Blow Your House Down
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Voodoo Ray are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Voodoo Ray are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1988 and 2005.
When was Voodoo Ray first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, US. One of them is Rham! RS8804, released November 14, 1988.
How do I tell if my copy of Voodoo Ray is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RS8804, RS804, RS 8804 A1, WAR-038-DJ) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RS 8804 A¹ MPO JA and RS 8804 B¹ MPO. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Voodoo Ray 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.