Jamaica
1979- Label and catalog number
- T.K. Disco
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Anita WardRing My Bell / Don't Drop My Love
Vinyl pressings
Ring My Bell / Don't Drop My Love
by Anita Ward · 1979
11 pressings3 countriesDiscoElectronic
Ring My Bell / Don't Drop My Love 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 / Don't Drop My Love
1 pressing came out in 1979, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Jamaica | T.K. DiscoFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Unidisc SPEC-129912", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| ? | Canada | Unidisc SPEC-129912", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| ? | Canada | Unidisc SPEC-129912", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| ? | Canada | Unidisc SPEC-129912", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| ? | Canada | Unidisc SPEC-129912" | 12" |
| ? | US | Collectables COL 03617", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Unidisc SPEC-129912", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| ? | US | Collectables COL 03617", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Unidisc SPEC-129912", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| ? | US | Unidisc SPEC-129912", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- ARing My Bell8:08
- BDon't Drop My Love6:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ring My Bell / Don't Drop My Love are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Ring My Bell / Don't Drop My Love are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Ring My Bell / Don't Drop My Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Jamaica. One of them is T.K. Disco.
How do I tell if my copy of Ring My Bell / Don't Drop My Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ring My Bell / Don't Drop My Love 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.
