Germany
1960- Label and catalog number
- Columbia C 21 575Columbia 45-DW 5812
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · BIEM
- Runout / matrix
7XCR 50104-1Runout side A
7XCR 50105-1Runout side B
7 XCR 50 104Label side A
7 XCR 50 105Label side B
Cliff RichardReady Teddy / Bongo Blues
Vinyl pressings
Ready Teddy / Bongo Blues
by Cliff Richard · 1960
11 pressings2 countriesRock & RollRock
Ready Teddy / Bongo Blues was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 Ready Teddy / Bongo Blues
5 pressings came out in 1960, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Denmark
1960- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 45-DW 5812
- Format
- 7"
Denmark
1960- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 45-DW 5812
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
7XCR 50104-1Runout side A, stamped
7XCR 50105-1Runout side B, stamped
7XCR 50104Label side A
7 XCR 50105Label side B
Denmark
1960- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 45-DW 5812
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
7XCR 50104-1Runout A-side
7XCR 50105-1Runout B-side
7XCR 50104Label A-side
7 XCR 50105Label B-side
Denmark
1960- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DW 5812
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Denmark | Columbia 45-DW 5812First year7" | 7" |
| 1960 | Denmark | Columbia 45-DW 5812First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1960 | Denmark | Columbia 45-DW 5812First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1960 | Denmark | Columbia DW 5812First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1960 | Germany | Columbia C 21 575 / Columbia 45-DW 58127", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| 1960 | Germany | Columbia C 21 575 / Columbia 45-DW 58127", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| 1960 | Germany | Columbia C 21 575 / Columbia 45-DW 5812First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1964 | Denmark | Columbia DW 58127" | 7" |
| 1964 | Denmark | Columbia DW 58127" | 7" |
| 1968 | Germany | Columbia C 23 805 / Columbia 45 DW 67447", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Columbia C 21 575 / Columbia 45-DW 58127", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
Tracklist
- AReady Teddy
- BBongo Blues
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ready Teddy / Bongo Blues are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Ready Teddy / Bongo Blues are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1960 and 1968.
When was Ready Teddy / Bongo Blues first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in Germany, Denmark. One of them is Columbia C 21 575.
How do I tell if my copy of Ready Teddy / Bongo Blues is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use C 21 575, 45-DW 5812, DW 5812) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7XCR 50104-1 and 7XCR 50105-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ready Teddy / Bongo Blues 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.
