Germany
1974- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records 2008 246
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2008 246 S1 320 1 GRunout A, stamped
2008 246 S2 320 1 CRunout B, stamped
Bay City RollersShang-A-Lang
Vinyl pressings
Shang-A-Lang
by Bay City Rollers · 1974
20 pressings16 countriesGlamRock
Shang-A-Lang was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Shang-A-Lang
19 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 16 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL 1355
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BELL 1355 A-1USide A Runout, stamped
BELL 1355 B-1USide B Runout, stamped
BELL 1355ASide A Label
BELL 1355BSide B Label
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Arista Records BELL 1355
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BELL 1355A//2 T0Side A Label
BELL 1355B//2 T0Side B Label
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL 1355
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records 45,481
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
BELL-2017Side A
BELL-2017-SSide B
BELL-2017 BEST 6-20-74 STERLINGMatrix/Runout Side A
BELL-2017-S BEST 6-20-74 STERLINGMatrix/Runout Side B
Australia
1974- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records 2008 246
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1970s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Australia | Bell Records 2008 246First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Austria | Bell Records 2008 246First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Belgium | Bell Records 2008 246First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Canada | Bell Records BELL 45481X / Bell Records BELL 45481First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | France | Bell Records 2008 246First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Germany | Bell Records 2008 246First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Greece | Bell Records 2008275First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Greece | Bell Records 20082757", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1974 | Ireland | Bell Records BELL 1355First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Ireland | Bell Records BELL 1355First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Italy | Bell Records 2008 246First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Japan | Bell Records BLPB-236First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Bell Records 2008 246First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | New Zealand | Bell Records 2008 246First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Spain | Bell Records 20 08 246First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AShang-A-Lang3:04
- BAre You Ready For That Rock & Roll3:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Shang-A-Lang are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Shang-A-Lang are listed here, from 16 countries.
When was Shang-A-Lang first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Germany, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Bell Records 2008 246.
How do I tell if my copy of Shang-A-Lang is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2008 246, BELL 1355, 45,481, BELL 45481X) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2008 246 S1 320 1 G and 2008 246 S2 320 1 C. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Shang-A-Lang 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.
