US
1977- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4655
- Format
- LP, Album · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A&M SP5407-P1Side A runout
A&M SP5408-P2Side B runout
Vinyl pressings
Ruby, Ruby
by Gato Barbieri · 1977
27 pressings15 countriesLatin JazzJazz
Ruby, Ruby was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Ruby, Ruby
19 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 11 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4655
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Press
- Runout / matrix
A+M SP5047-P1 B PSide A Runout, Etched, except "B P" Stamped
P A+M DP5048-M3 (MR) △22695-X Pittman BSide B Runout, Etched, except "P", "MR[in circle]", "B" Stamped
SP-5047Side A Label
SP-5048Side B Label
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP 4655
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
side1: A+M SP5041- T2 T1
side2: A+M SP5048-M3 TRIANGLE 22695X
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP 4655A&M Records SP-4655
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A&M SP 5047-M4 (MR) △22695 3Runout A
A&M SP5048-M4 (MR) △22695-X Pittman 2Runout B
SP-5047Label A
SP-5048Label B
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP 4655A&M Records SP-4655
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A&M SP5047-M3 (MR) △22695 .T.H ARunout A
A&M SP5048-M4 (MR) △22695-X T.H. A14Runout B
SP-5047Label A
SP-5048Label B
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4655
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 27 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s26 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Argentina | A&M Records 8452First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Australia | A&M Records L 36474First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Brazil | A&M Records SA&M 2212First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Canada | A&M Records SP 4655First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Canada | A&M Records SP 4655First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Europe | A&M Records AMLH 64655First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Greece | A&M Records AMLH 64655First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | A&M Records GP-2059First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Japan | A&M Records GP-2059First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1977 | Netherlands | A&M Records AMLH 64655 / A&M Records SP-4655First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Spain | A&M Records AMLH 64655First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | UK | A&M Records AMLH 64655First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | A&M Records SP 4655 / A&M Records SP-4655LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | A&M Records SP-4655First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | A&M Records SP-4655First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Colombia | A&M Records AM5160LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Ruby6:29
- A2Nostalgia5:25
- A3Latin Reaction4:58
- A4Ngiculela - Es Una Historia - I Am Singing5:45
- B1Sunride5:55
- B2Adios4:42
- B3Blue Angel5:46
- B4Midnight Tango4:27
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ruby, Ruby are there?
27 vinyl pressings of Ruby, Ruby are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1977 and 1979.
When was Ruby, Ruby first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is A&M Records SP-4655.
How do I tell if my copy of Ruby, Ruby is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SP-4655, SP 4655, AMLH 64655, 8452) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A&M SP5407-P1 and A&M SP5408-P2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ruby, Ruby 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.
