US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 18-02850
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZSS 170051Label Side A
ZSS 170052Label Side B
CherRudy
Vinyl pressings
Rudy
by Cher · 1982
10 pressings6 countriesSoft RockPop RockBalladPop
Rudy was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Rudy
10 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 6 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 18-02850
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
T ZSS·170051 - ICLabel Side A
T ZSS-170052 - ICLabel Side B
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 18-02850Columbia FC 38096
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZSS -170051 1BRunout Side A
ZSS -170052 1BRunout Side B
ZSS·170051Label Side A
ZSS-170052Label Side B
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 18-02850
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
ZSS 170051Label Side A
ZSS 170052Label Side B
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- CBS A 2227CBS CBS A2227
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- CBS A 2227CBS CBS A2227
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Netherlands | CBS CBSA 2227 / CBS A 2227First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | New Zealand | CBS BA 222962First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | South Africa | CBS SSC 5330First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Spain | CBS CBS A 2227 / CBS CBS A-2227First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | UK | CBS A 2227 / CBS CBS A2227First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | UK | CBS A 2227 / CBS CBS A2227First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Columbia 18-02850First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | US | Columbia 18-02850First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Columbia 18-02850First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | US | Columbia 18-02850 / Columbia FC 38096First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ARudy3:50
- BDo I Ever Cross Your Mind4:11
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rudy are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Rudy are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Rudy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in US, UK, Netherlands, New Zealand and more. One of them is Columbia 18-02850.
How do I tell if my copy of Rudy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 18-02850, A 2227, CBSA 2227, BA 222962) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZSS 170051 and ZSS 170052. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rudy 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.
