Sweden
February 14, 1973- Label and catalog number
- Polar POS 1171
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
POS 1171 1A-Side Runout Etching
POS 1171 2B-Side Runout Etching
Vinyl pressings
Ring Ring (Bara Du Slog En Signal)
by Björn & Benny, Agnetha & Anni-Frid · 1973
56 pressings26 countriesSchlagerPop
Ring Ring (Bara Du Slog En Signal) was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Ring (Bara Du Slog En Signal)
39 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 21 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.
Sweden
February 19, 1973- Label and catalog number
- Polar POS 1172
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
POS 1172 1
POS 1172 2
Sweden
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polar POS 1171
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Push-out Centre
- Runout / matrix
POS 1171 1A-Side runout
POS 1171 2B-Side runout
Sweden
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polar POS 1172
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
POS 1172 1ROG Etchings: Side A
POS 1172 2ROG Etchings: Side B
Sweden
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polar POS 1171
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
POS 1171 1A-Side Runout Etching
POS 1171 2B-Side Runout Etching
Sweden
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polar POS 1171
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Push-out Centre
- Runout / matrix
POS 1171 1A-Side Runout Etching
POS 1171 2B-Side Runout Etching
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 56 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s52 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Argentina | RCA Victor 31A-2293First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Argentina | RCA Victor 31A-2293First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Austria | Polydor 2041 422First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | Austria | Polydor 2040 105First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Brazil | RCA Victor 101.7035First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Chile | RCA APF-0006First year7", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | Colombia | RCA Victor 51-51570First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Ecuador | RCA ECK-200274First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | France | Vogue 45. X. 4252First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Germany | Polydor 2041 422First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Germany | Polydor 2040 105First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | Germany | Polydor 2041 422First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Italy | Durium DE 2807 / Durium Marche Estere DE. 2807First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Mexico | RCA Victor SP - 3858First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Mexico | RCA Victor SP - 3858First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Europe | Polar 006024484594287", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue · Limited, Picture disc | 7", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue · Limited, Picture disc |
| 2023 | Europe | Polar 006024484590087", Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue · Limited, Picture disc | 7", Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue · Limited, Picture disc |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | New Zealand | RCA Victor 1024967", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Poland | Not On Label (Abba)Flexi-disc, 5½", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Card Backed, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | Flexi-disc, 5½", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Card Backed, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- ARing Ring (Bara Du Slog En Signal)
- BÅh, Vilka Tider
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ring Ring (Bara Du Slog En Signal) are there?
56 vinyl pressings of Ring Ring (Bara Du Slog En Signal) are listed here, from 26 countries, released between 1973 and 2023.
When was Ring Ring (Bara Du Slog En Signal) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in Sweden, UK, Denmark, South Africa and more. One of them is Polar POS 1171, released February 14, 1973.
How do I tell if my copy of Ring Ring (Bara Du Slog En Signal) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use POS 1171, POS 1172, S EPC 1793, SUN 3) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, POS 1171 1 and POS 1171 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ring Ring (Bara Du Slog En Signal) 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.
