UK
June 27, 1975- Label and catalog number
- Rak RAK 210
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
YRAK 210 A-1 M. Most Chris BlairA-side runout
YRAK 210 B-1B-side runout
YRAK 210AA-side label
YRAK 210BB-side label
Vinyl pressings
Motor Bikin'
by Chris Spedding · 1975
17 pressings13 countriesRock & RollRock
Motor Bikin' was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Motor Bikin'
16 pressings came out in 1975, 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- Rak RAK 210
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Rak RAK 210
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint
- Runout / matrix
YRAK 210 A-1 M. Most Chris BlairA-side runout
YRAK 210 B-1B-side runout
Netherlands
September 1975- Label and catalog number
- Rak 5C 006-96800
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
5C 006-96800-ALabel side A
5C 006-96800-BLabel side B
Yugoslavia
November 1975- Label and catalog number
- Jugoton SRAK-88875Rak RAK 210
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
SRAK-88875 A 61175 MKA
SRAK-88875 B 61175 MKB
Argentina
1975- Label and catalog number
- Rak 1995
- 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 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Argentina | Rak 1995First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Argentina | Rak 1228First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1975 | Australia | Rak RAK-11466First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Australia | Rak RAK-10947First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Belgium | Rak 4C 006-96860First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Germany | RAK 1C 006-96 860 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-96 860First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Ireland | Rak RAK 210First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Japan | Rak ERR-20003First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | New Zealand | RAK RAK 210First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1975 | Portugal | Rak 8E 006-96860 MFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | South Africa | RAK RAKJ 1031First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | UK | Rak RAK 210First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | UK | Rak RAK 210First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1975 | UK | Rak RAK 210First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Netherlands | Rak 5C 006-96800First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AMotor Bikin'
- BWorking For The Union
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Motor Bikin' are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Motor Bikin' are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1975 and 1976.
When was Motor Bikin' first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in UK, Netherlands, Yugoslavia, Argentina and more. One of them is Rak RAK 210, released June 27, 1975.
How do I tell if my copy of Motor Bikin' is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RAK 210, 5C 006-96800, SRAK-88875, 1995) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YRAK 210 A-1 M. Most Chris Blair and YRAK 210 B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Motor Bikin' 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.