US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 66160
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Monarch pressing
- Runout / matrix
IM-6189 (MR)[in circle] ∆60652A Side Runout
IM-6190 (MR)[in circle] ∆60652-XB Side Runout
IM-6189A Side Label
IM-6190B Side Label
CherBang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down) / Our Day Will Come
Vinyl pressings
Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down) / Our Day Will Come
by Cher · 1966
23 pressings14 countriesPop
Bang Bang was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Bang Bang
20 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 13 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 66160
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
IM 6189 XEtched Side A
IM 6190Etched Side B
IM-6189Side A Label
IM-6190Side B Label
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 66160
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
IM 6189 1 Λ2 IA-side runout variant 1
IM-6195-RE1 IB-side runout variant 1
IM 6189 1 Λ1 IA-side runout variant 2
IM-6195-RE1 IB-side runout variant 2
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 66160
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Mono · Shelley Pressing
- Runout / matrix
IM 6189 XA-Side Runout
IM 6190A-Side Runout
IM-6189A-Side Label
IM-6190B-Side Label
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 66160
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
IM-6189 MR △60652Runout Side A
IM-6190 MR △60652-XRunout Side B
IM-6189Side A Label
IM-6190Side B Label
UK
March 25, 1966- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LIB 66160
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
LIB 66160 A-1 R KTSide A, runout, stamped, variant 1
LIB 66160 B-1 A KTSide B, runout, stamped, variant 1
LIB 66160 A-1 T KTSide A, runout, stamped, variant 2
LIB 66160 B-1 GO KT 1Side B, runout, stamped, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Australia | Liberty LIB 66160 (0)First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Canada | Imperial IM.66160First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Denmark | Liberty LIB 66160First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1966 | Finland | Liberty LIB 66160First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1966 | Germany | Liberty L 23 185 / Liberty LIB 66160 WFirst year45 RPM, 7", Single | 45 RPM, 7", Single |
| 1966 | Ireland | Liberty LIB(I) 66160First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Netherlands | Liberty LIB 66160First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | New Zealand | Liberty LIB.66160First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Norway | Liberty LIB 66160First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | South Africa | Imperial IRS.80First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Sweden | Liberty LIB 66160First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | UK | Liberty LIB 66160First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | US | Imperial 66160First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1966 | US | Imperial 66160First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1966 | US | Imperial 66160First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Finland | Liberty LIB 661607", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Lebanon | Liberty LIB 661607", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ABang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)2:40
- BOur Day Will Come2:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bang Bang are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Bang Bang are listed here, from 14 countries.
When was Bang Bang first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Imperial 66160.
How do I tell if my copy of Bang Bang is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 66160, LIB 66160, LIB 66160 (0), IM.66160) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, IM-6189 (MR)[in circle] ∆60652 and IM-6190 (MR)[in circle] ∆60652-X. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bang Bang 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.
