US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Amy 927
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene · Bestway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
6372 B LWRunout Side A
6373 LW BBRunout Side B
6372Matrix Label Side A
6373Matrix Label Side B
Lee DorseyRide Your Pony
Vinyl pressings
Ride Your Pony
by Lee Dorsey · 1965
13 pressings5 countriesRhythm & BluesFunkFunk / SoulBlues
Ride Your Pony was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Your Pony
8 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 5 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
1965- Label and catalog number
- Amy 927
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
(MR) 6372 △57302 LWRunout A, etched except stamped: (MR)
(MR) 6373 △57302X LWRunout B, etched except stamped: (MR)
6372Side A Label
6373Side B Label
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Amy 927
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Bestway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
6372 B LWRunout Side A
6373 LW BBRunout Side B
6372Matrix Label Side A
6373Matrix Label Side B
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Amy 927
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Bestway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
6372 B LWSide A runout
6373 LW BSide B runout
6372Side A Label
6373Side B Label
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Stateside SS 441
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45 KR 4581-1Side A stamped
45 KR 4582-1Side B stamped
Australia
1965- Label and catalog number
- Stateside OSS-180
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45 6372Side A Label
45 6373Side B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Australia | Stateside OSS-180First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1965 | Canada | Quality 1739XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Philippines | Stateside SS-801First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1965 | UK | Stateside SS 441First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | US | Amy 927First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1965 | US | Amy 927First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1965 | US | Amy 927First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo |
| 1965 | US | Amy 927First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Flashback Records No. 207", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Flashback Records FLB 207", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Flashback Records 207", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Flashback Records No. 207", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Flashback Records No. 207", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ARide Your Pony2:51
- BThe Kitty Cat Song2:06
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ride Your Pony are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Ride Your Pony are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Ride Your Pony first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Amy 927.
How do I tell if my copy of Ride Your Pony is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 927, SS 441, OSS-180, 1739X) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 6372 B LW and 6373 LW BB. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ride Your Pony 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.
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