Scandinavia
1980- Label and catalog number
- RSO 2090 469
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Vinyl pressings
Red Light / Ralph And Monty
by Linda Clifford · 1980
24 pressings12 countriesDiscoPop
Red Light / Ralph And Monty was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Red Light / Ralph And Monty
23 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 12 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- RSO RSOX 64
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- RSO RSO 64RSO 2090 469
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
RSO 64 A//1 ▼E420 11Side A, machine stamped
RSO 64 B//2 ▼E420 1 1 2Side B, machine stamped
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- RSO RSOX 64RSO 2141 287
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- RSO RSO 64RSO 2090 469
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- RSO RS 1041RSO 2090 469
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · 19 - Bestway Pressing
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | RSO 2141 287First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Belgium | RSO 2090 469First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | France | RSO 2090 469First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | France | RSO 2090 469First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Germany | RSO 2090 469First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Guatemala | RSO 2090 469First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Italy | RSO 2090 469First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Japan | RSO 7DW 0003First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Netherlands | RSO 2090 469First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Netherlands | RSO 2090 469First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Scandinavia | RSO 2090 469First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Spain | RSO 20 90 469First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | UK | RSO RSOX 64First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | UK | RSO RSO 64 / RSO 2090 469First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | RSO RSOX 64 / RSO 2141 287First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | RSO 2090 4697", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ARed Light3:38
- BRalph And Monty (Dressing Room Piano)1:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Red Light / Ralph And Monty are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Red Light / Ralph And Monty are listed here, from 12 countries.
When was Red Light / Ralph And Monty first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in Scandinavia, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is RSO 2090 469.
How do I tell if my copy of Red Light / Ralph And Monty is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2090 469, RSOX 64, RSO 64, RS 1041) 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 Red Light / Ralph And Monty 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.
