US
April 22, 1971- Label and catalog number
- Entrance ZS7 7500
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AA-ZS 7-7500-1 pA side deadwax - stamped
AB -ZS 7-7500-2 pB side deadwax - stamped
CymarronRings
Vinyl pressings
Rings
by Cymarron · 1971
18 pressings9 countriesSoft RockPop RockRock
Rings was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Rings
17 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 9 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
April 22, 1971- Label and catalog number
- Entrance ZS7 7500
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AF-ZS 7-7500-1 SIA side deadwax
AF-ZS 7-7500-2 SIB side deadwax
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Entrance ZS7 7500
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AJ-ZS 7-7500-1 TIA side deadwax - stamped
AJ-ZS 7-7500-2 TIB side deadwax - stamped
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Entrance ZS7 7500
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
AA-ZS 7-7500-1 PA side stamped
AB -ZS 7-7500-2 PB side stamped
ZS7 7500-1A side label
ZS7 7500-2B side label
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 7371
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
CBS 7371 A1
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 7371
- 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 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | CBS BA-221837First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Australia | CBS BA-221837First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Canada | Entrance ZS7 7500First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Germany | CBS 7371First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Germany | CBS 7371First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Netherlands | CBS CBS 7371First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | Netherlands | CBS CBS 7371First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | Netherlands | CBS CBS 7371First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | New Zealand | CBS BA461350First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | South Africa | CBS SSC 1137First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1971 | Spain | CBS CBS 7371First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | UK | CBS CBS 7371First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | UK | CBS CBS 7371First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1971 | US | Entrance ZS7 7500First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | Entrance ZS7 7500First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
Tracklist
- ARings2:45
- BLike Children3:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rings are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Rings are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Rings first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Entrance ZS7 7500, released April 22, 1971.
How do I tell if my copy of Rings is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ZS7 7500, CBS 7371, BA-221837, 7371) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AA-ZS 7-7500-1 p and AB -ZS 7-7500-2 p. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rings 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.