Australia
December 1973- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMC-2507EMI EMC.2507
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
YMX 3023Side A, Etched
YMX 3024Side B, Etched
Coloured BallsBall Power
Vinyl pressings
Ball Power
by Coloured Balls · 1973
11 pressings2 countriesHard RockClassic RockRock
Ball Power was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Ball Power
1 pressing came out in 1973, the album's first year. 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.
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.
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Australia | EMI EMC-2507 / EMI EMC.2507First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | US | Aztec Music AZTLP1LP, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2011 | US | Sing Sing Records SING050LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2012 | US | Sing Sing Records SING050LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2014 | Australia | Desperate Records DEFCON5LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
2020s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | US | Just Add Water JAW053LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Special Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Special Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | US | Just Add Water JAW053LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing, Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing, Limited, Numbered |
| 2023 | US | Just Add Water JAW053LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited |
| 2023 | US | Just Add Water JAW053LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Special Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Special Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | US | Just Add Water JAW053LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Special Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Special Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | US | Just Add Water JAW053LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Flash3:20
- A2Mama Don't You Get Me Wrong1:48
- A3Won't You Make Your Mind1:32
- A4Something New5:15
- A5B.P.R.2:23
- B1Human Being6:10
- B2Whole Lotta Shakin'5:48
- B3Hey What's Your Name3:50
- B4That's What Mama Said10:51
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ball Power are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Ball Power are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1973 and 2025.
When was Ball Power first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in Australia. One of them is EMI EMC-2507, released December 1973.
How do I tell if my copy of Ball Power is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EMC-2507) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YMX 3023 and YMX 3024. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ball Power 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.