Canada
1987- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records 92 79157
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
92-79157 ·CR· A¹Runout Side A Hand-Etched
CR 92-79157 B¹Runout Side B Hand-Etched
92 79157-ALabel Side A
92 79157-BLabel Side B
Vinyl pressings
Rag Doll
by Aerosmith · 1987
20 pressings7 countriesHard RockRock
Rag Doll was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Rag Doll
2 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year. 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.
Canada
1987- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records 92 79157
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
92-79157 ·(CR)· A¹Run-Out Area Side A Hand-Etched
(CR) 92-79157 B¹Run-Out Area Side B Hand-Etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Canada | Geffen Records 92 79157First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Canada | Geffen Records 92 79157First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Australia | Geffen Records 7-279157", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Australia | Geffen Records 7-279157", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Canada | Geffen Records 92 0919012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Europe | Geffen Records 920 919-012", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | US | Geffen Records 0-20919 / Geffen Records 9 20919-012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | US | Geffen Records PRO-A-313812", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Geffen Records 7-27915 / Geffen Records 9 27915-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | US | Geffen Records 9 27915-7 / Geffen Records 7-27915-DJ7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Geffen Records 7-279157", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1988 | Japan | Geffen Records P-24057", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Europe | Geffen Records 927 915-77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Europe | Geffen Records 927 915-77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Europe | Geffen Records 927 915-77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
1990s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Europe | Geffen Records 5439-19700-7 / Geffen Records GEF 767", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | Geffen Records GEF76T12" | 12" |
| 1990 | UK | Geffen Records GEF76 / Geffen Records GEF 767", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | Geffen Records GEF 76 TW12", Limited Edition · Limited | 12", Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1990 | UK & Ireland | Geffen Records GEF7612", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ARag Doll (LP Version)4:21
- BSt. John (LP Version)4:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rag Doll are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Rag Doll are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1987 and 1990.
When was Rag Doll first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Canada. One of them is Geffen Records 92 79157.
How do I tell if my copy of Rag Doll is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 92 79157) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 92-79157 ·CR· A¹ and CR 92-79157 B¹. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rag Doll 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.
