UK
April 1969- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records C-8106
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
2XMG.287Side 1
2XMG.288Side 2
Barry RyanBarry Ryan Sings Paul Ryan
Vinyl pressings
Barry Ryan Sings Paul Ryan
by Barry Ryan · 1969
15 pressings12 countriesSymphonic RockRockPop
Barry Ryan Sings Paul Ryan 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 Barry Ryan Sings Paul Ryan
14 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 12 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
April 1969- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records MGM-CS-8106MGM Records MGM CS 8106
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
2YMG 287-1 R 1Runout side A, variant 1
2YMG 288-1 G 1Runout side B, variant 1
2YMG 287-1 1 BRunout side A, variant 2
2YMG 288-1 1 GRunout side B, variant 2
Australia
1969- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records MGMS 1016
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
A MX159939-B MGMS 1016-1Runout, Etched Side A
A MX159940 MGMS 1016-2Runout, Etched Side A
2XMG-287Label, Side A
2XMG-288Label, Side A
Austria
1969- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records 179 072
- Format
- LP, Album, Special Edition
- Runout / matrix
2 ℗ 1969 C9 ♢Z 00665113 S1 24 MADE IN AUSTRIARunout Side 1
1 ℗ 1969 H9 ♢Z1 71 179072 S2 24 MADE IN AUSTRIARunout Side 2
Brazil
1969- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records LP - 31.011
- Format
- LP, Album
Chile
1969- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records 4701
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Australia | MGM Records MGMS 1016First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Austria | MGM Records 179 072First yearLP, Album, Special Edition | LP, Album, Special Edition |
| 1969 | Brazil | MGM Records LP - 31.011First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Chile | MGM Records 4701First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | France | MGM Records 662 002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Germany | MGM Records 665 113First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Germany | MGM Records 665 113First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Italy | MGM Records SMGL 50.013First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Mexico | MGM Records 660059First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | New Zealand | MGM Records MGMMS 8106First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Scandinavia | MGM Records 665.113 / MGM Records 665 113First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Spain | MGM Records 665 113First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | UK | MGM Records C-8106First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | UK | MGM Records MGM-CS-8106 / MGM Records MGM CS 8106First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | MGM Records 92140 / Bertelsmann Club 92140LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
Tracklist
- A1Theme To Eutopia
- A2Why Do You Cry My Love?
- A3The Colour Of My Love
- A4Crazy Days
- A5Eloise
- B1My Mama
- B2I Will Bring You Love
- B3Love Is On The Way
- B4What's That Sleeping In My Bed?
- B5You Don't Know What You're Doing
- B6Kristan Astra Bella
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Barry Ryan Sings Paul Ryan are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Barry Ryan Sings Paul Ryan are listed here, from 12 countries.
When was Barry Ryan Sings Paul Ryan first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in UK, Australia, Austria, Brazil and more. One of them is MGM Records C-8106, released April 1969.
How do I tell if my copy of Barry Ryan Sings Paul Ryan is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use C-8106, MGM-CS-8106, MGMS 1016, 179 072) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2XMG.287 and 2XMG.288. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Barry Ryan Sings Paul Ryan 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.