US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Chess 1963
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
14667 7-m1571 [Circled Omega]Scrawled in runout side A
14670 7-m1572 [Circled Omega]Scrawled in runout side B
14667Label A
14670Label B
Chuck BerryRamona, Say Yes / Lonely School Days
Vinyl pressings
Ramona, Say Yes / Lonely School Days
by Chuck Berry · 1966
12 pressings6 countriesVocalRock & RollPop
Ramona, Say Yes / Lonely School Days 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 Ramona, Say Yes / Lonely School Days
11 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 5 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
- Chess 1963
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Chess 1963
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Chess CRS 8037
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Chess CRS 8037
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CRS 8037 A1 △ HSide A
CRS 8037 B1 △ HSide B
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Chess CRS 8037
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Canada | Chess CS-1963First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Sweden | Chess International AR-50.004First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | UK | Chess CRS 8037First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | UK | Chess CRS 8037First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | UK | Chess CRS 8037First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | UK | Chess CRS 8037First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | UK | Chess CRS 8037First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | US | Chess 1963First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | US | Chess 1963First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | US | Chess 1963First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Germany | Vogue Schallplatten DV 14547First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Chess CH-0657", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ARamona, Say Yes2:40
- BLonely School Days2:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ramona, Say Yes / Lonely School Days are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Ramona, Say Yes / Lonely School Days are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Ramona, Say Yes / Lonely School Days first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, UK, Germany, Canada and more. One of them is Chess 1963.
How do I tell if my copy of Ramona, Say Yes / Lonely School Days is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1963, CRS 8037, DV 14547, CS-1963) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 14667 7-m1571 [Circled Omega] and 14670 7-m1572 [Circled Omega]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ramona, Say Yes / Lonely School Days 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.
