Europe
1982- Label and catalog number
- Arista 204.428
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
204428 A-1/82 S II Made in GermanyRunout Side A, Stamped
204428 B-1/ 82 S II Made in GermanyRunout Side B, Stamped
Vinyl pressings
Hey Ricky
by Melissa Manchester · 1982
28 pressings16 countriesSoft RockRock
Hey Ricky was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Hey Ricky
23 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 15 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.
Europe
1982- Label and catalog number
- Arista 204.428
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL 9574
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL 9574
- Format
- LP, Album · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AL-9574-SA MR △ 25490Side 1 Runout
AL-9574-SB MR △ 25490 xSIde 2 Runout
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL 9574
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Electrosound Midwest Pressing
- Runout / matrix
Emw AL-9574-SA STERLINGSide A runout, etched exc. sᴛᴇʀʟɪɴɢ stamped
AL-9574-SB Ⅱ Emw STERLINGSide B runout etched exc. sᴛᴇʀʟɪɴɢ stamped
(AL 9574 SA)Side A label
(AL 9574 SB)Side B label
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL 9574
- Format
- LP, Album · Europadisk
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 28 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s28 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Argentina | Arista SEL 70.058First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Australia | Arista L-37759First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Barbados | Arista AL 9574First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Brazil | Arista 6399 382First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Canada | Arista AL 9574First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Canada | Arista AL 9574LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1982 | Canada | Arista AL 9574First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Canada | Arista AL 9574First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Europe | Arista 204.428First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Europe | Arista 204.428First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Greece | Arista 6399 382First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Greece | Arista 6399 382LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1982 | Japan | Arista 25RS-150First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Japan | Arista 25RS-150First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Mexico | Arista LAE-459First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1You Should Hear How She Talks About You4:15
- A2Slowly3:26
- A3Hey Ricky (You're A Low-Down Heel)4:16
- A4I'll Always Love You3:29
- A5Race To The End3:47
- B1Wish We Were Heroes4:08
- B2Come In From The Rain4:20
- B3Looking For The Perfect Ahh3:13
- B4Your Place Or Mine3:51
- B5Someone To Watch Over Me3:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hey Ricky are there?
28 vinyl pressings of Hey Ricky are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1982 and 1983.
When was Hey Ricky first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Europe, US, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is Arista 204.428.
How do I tell if my copy of Hey Ricky is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 204.428, AL 9574, SEL 70.058, L-37759) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 204428 A-1/82 S II Made in Germany and 204428 B-1/ 82 S II Made in Germany. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hey Ricky 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.
