UK
October 18, 1974- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 2226
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
EMI 2226 A - 1Runout (Stamped) Side A
EMI 2226 B - 1Runout (Stamped) Side B
GeordieRide On Baby
Vinyl pressings
Ride On Baby
by Geordie · 1974
14 pressings9 countriesClassic RockRock
Ride On Baby was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Ride On Baby
11 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 8 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.
UK
October 18, 1974- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 2226
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Japan
March 5, 1974- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMR-10705
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
EMI 2226 A - S 1SRunout side A
EMI 2226 B - S 1SRunout side B
EMI-2226 B-SLabel side B
EMI-2226 A-SLabel side A
Denmark
1974- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 2226
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
EMI 2226 A - 1Runout (Stamped) Side A
EMI 2226 B - 1Runout (Stamped) Side B
Finland
1974- Label and catalog number
- EMI 5E006-96059
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
5E-006-96059 ARunout (Stamped) Side A
5E-006-96059 BRunout (Stamped) Side B
Germany
1974- Label and catalog number
- EMI 1C 006-96 059
- 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.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Denmark | EMI EMI 2226First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Finland | EMI 5E006-96059First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Germany | EMI 1C 006-96 059First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Germany | EMI 1C 006-96 059First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Greece | EMI EMI 2226First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | New Zealand | EMI EMI 2226First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Sweden | EMI EMI 2226First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Japan | EMI EMR-10705First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Japan | EMI EMR-10705First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1974 | UK | EMI EMI 2226First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | EMI EMI 2226First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Spain | EMI 1 J 006-96.0597", Single | 7", Single |
| 1975 | Spain | EMI 006-96.0597", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 7", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1975 | UK | EMI EMI 22267", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ARide On Baby
- BGot To Know
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ride On Baby are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Ride On Baby are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1974 and 1975.
When was Ride On Baby first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in UK, Japan, Denmark, Finland and more. One of them is EMI EMI 2226, released October 18, 1974.
How do I tell if my copy of Ride On Baby is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EMI 2226, EMR-10705, 5E006-96059, 1C 006-96 059) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EMI 2226 A - 1 and EMI 2226 B - 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ride On Baby 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.
