South Africa
1969- Label and catalog number
- CBS SSC.1077
- Format
- 7", Single
DonovanRiki Tiki Tavi
Vinyl pressings
Riki Tiki Tavi
by Donovan · 1969
29 pressings17 countriesVocalPop
Riki Tiki Tavi was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Riki Tiki Tavi
1 pressing came out in 1969, 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 29 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | South Africa | CBS SSC.1077First year7", Single | 7", Single |
1970s25 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Argentina | Epic 0207", Single, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | Canada | Epic 5-106497" | 7" |
| 1970 | Germany | Epic 5-106497", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Germany | Epic 5-106497", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | Greece | Epic 5-99307" | 7" |
| 1970 | Ireland | Dawn DNS.10067", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Italy | CBS YD 2467", 45 RPM, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox |
| 1970 | Italy | Epic 5-106497", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Netherlands | Epic 5-106497", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1970 | New Zealand | Epic ESO.70337", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Portugal | Epic 5-106497", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Scandinavia | Epic 5-106497", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Spain | Epic 5-106497", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | UK | Dawn DNS.10067", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | UK | Dawn DNS.10067", 45 RPM, Misprint, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Misprint, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Epic 5 10649 / Epic 5-106497", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Epic 5-106497", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| ? | Uruguay | Epic 501.0077", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ARiki Tiki Tavi2:56
- BRoots Of Oak5:02
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Riki Tiki Tavi are there?
29 vinyl pressings of Riki Tiki Tavi are listed here, from 17 countries, released between 1969 and 1971.
When was Riki Tiki Tavi first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in South Africa. One of them is CBS SSC.1077.
How do I tell if my copy of Riki Tiki Tavi is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SSC.1077) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Riki Tiki Tavi 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.
