US
1979- Label and catalog number
- T.K. Disco 124
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
TKD- 124-AII VPS STERLINGRunout side A, etched
TKD- 124-BI STERLINGRunout side B, etched
TKD-124-ALabel side A
TKD-124-BLabel side B
Vinyl pressings
Ring My Bell
by Anita Ward · 1979
103 pressings33 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Ring My Bell was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Ring My Bell
94 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 31 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Juana 3422
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo · Presswell Pressing
- Runout / matrix
JUANA-3422-A-PW STERLING (PR)PA-side runout, variant 1
JUANA-3422-B#-PW STERLING (PR)PB-side runout, variant 1
JUANA-3422-A-PW (PR) STERLINGA-side runout, variant 2
JUANA-3422-B#-PW STERLING (PR) TVB-side runout, variant 2
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- T.K. Disco 124
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM · Presswell Pressing
- Runout / matrix
TKD-124-A Press 2 STERLING (PR)PSide A Run-out
TKD-124-B P-2 STERLING (PR)PSide B Run-out
TKD-124-ASide A Label
TKD-124-BSide B Label
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Juana 3422
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene · PRC Richmond Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PRC JUANA-3422-A-PRC-1-1-111 SterlingVariant 1 A
JUANA-3422-B-PRC-R-2-11-1 SterlingVariant 1 B
PRC JUANA-3422-A-PRC-1-1-111 SterlingVariant 2 A
JUANA-3422-B-PRC Sterling-R-1-1-1Variant 2 B
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Juana 3422
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · Shelley Pressing
- Runout / matrix
JUANA-3422-A-AmVariant 1 - Etched side A
JUANA-3422-B-AmVariant 1 - Etched side B
JUANA-3422-A-AM 75943 STERLINGVariant 2 - A side, 75943 mirror reversed
JUANA-3422-B-AM 75964 STERLINGVariant 2 - B side, 75964 mirror reversed
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- T.K. Disco 124
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
TKD-124-ASide A Label
TKD-124-BSide B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 103 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s95 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Unknown | T.K. Records 3422First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Argentina | Epic 40.185First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Argentina | Epic 40.185First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Australia | Epic ES 359 / T.K. Records ES 359First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1979 | Australia | Epic ES 12013First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1979 | Australia | Epic ES 359 / T.K. Records ES 359First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Australia | Epic ES 12013First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Australia | Epic ES 359First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Australia | Epic ES 359 / T.K. Records ES 359First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Bolivia | Discos CBS 30219First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Brazil | Epic 5.01.101.067 / Epic 66430First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Brazil | Epic 66430 / Epic Jua-3422First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Canada | T.K. Records 12K4 2012First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Canada | T.K. Records K4-2048First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Chile | Discos CBS 11297First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | US | Sunnyview SUN 3300912", Single, Reissue | 12", Single, Reissue |
| 1986 | US | Sunnyview SUN 3300912", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Reissue |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | UK | Old Gold OG 415412", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1998 | Belgium | Not On Label PPS69291#77", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Italy | 458 M.458-00212" | 12" |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Old Gold OG 415412", 45 RPM, Compilation | 12", 45 RPM, Compilation |
| ? | Canada | T.K. Records E4-10607", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Thailand | CBS/Sony 34227", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- ARing My Bell (Midnight Mix)8:08
- BMake Believe Lovers (Midnight Mix)7:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ring My Bell are there?
103 vinyl pressings of Ring My Bell are listed here, from 33 countries, released between 1979 and 2004.
When was Ring My Bell first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, UK, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is T.K. Disco 124.
How do I tell if my copy of Ring My Bell is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 124, 3422, J 3422, S TKR 7543) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TKD- 124-AII VPS STERLING and TKD- 124-BI STERLING. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ring My Bell 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.
