Netherlands
1988- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 870 183-7
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
870 183 7 1W 1 Ⓟ 1988 670 07Side A, stamped
870 183 7 2W 1 Ⓟ 1988 670 07Side B, stamped
870 183-7.1Side A, label
870 183-7.2Side B, label
Dan Reed NetworkRitual
Vinyl pressings
Ritual
by Dan Reed Network · 1988
14 pressings10 countriesClassic RockRock
Ritual was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Ritual
14 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 10 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
February 1988- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 870 183-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
870-183-7-2-59509-RE-SP-DMM 1-2 G1 SP CBS STERLING B2A-Side Runout Etching
870-183-7-2-59510-RE-SP-DMM 1-2 G1 SP CBS STERLING B2B-Side Runout Etching
2-59509A-Side Label
2-59510B-Side Label
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 870 183-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · 49
- Runout / matrix
890-183-7-2-59509-RE-SP-DMM 1-1 SterlingA Side Etched
870-183-7-2-59510-RE-SP-DMM 1-1 SterlingB Side Etched
2-59509A Side Label
2-59510B Side Label
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Mercury PRO-571-1
- Format
- 12", Promo, Single, 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 870 183-7 DJ
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
South Africa
May 30, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Mercury PD 2599
- 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 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australasia | Mercury 870 183-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Canada | Mercury DJM 264First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1988 | Canada | Mercury MS 76266First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | France | Mercury 870 183-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Germany | Mercury 870 183-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Japan | Mercury 7PP-270First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Netherlands | Mercury 870 183-7First year7" | 7" |
| 1988 | Philippines | Mercury MER-24-850First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | Spain | Mercury 870 183-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | US | Mercury PRO-571-1First year12", Promo, Single, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, Single, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Mercury 870 183-7 DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Mercury 870 183-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | US | Mercury 870 183-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | South Africa | Mercury PD 2599First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ARitual3:41
- BForgot To Make Her Mine4:06
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ritual are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Ritual are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Ritual first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in Netherlands, US, South Africa, Australasia and more. One of them is Mercury 870 183-7.
How do I tell if my copy of Ritual is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 870 183-7, PRO-571-1, 870 183-7 DJ, PD 2599) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 870 183 7 1W 1 Ⓟ 1988 670 07 and 870 183 7 2W 1 Ⓟ 1988 670 07. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ritual 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.