UK
1967- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records RS 20654
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
RS 20654A-1 ^T
RS 20654B-1 ^T
Miriam MakebaMalayisha / Ring Bell, Ring Bell
Vinyl pressings
Malayisha / Ring Bell, Ring Bell
by Miriam Makeba · 1967
29 pressings20 countriesVocalFolkAfricanFolk
Malayisha / Ring Bell, Ring Bell was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 Malayisha / Ring Bell, Ring Bell
15 pressings came out in 1967, the album's first year, in 9 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
1967- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records RS 20654
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
RS 20654A-1 △TA Side
RS 20654B-1 △TB Side
UK
1967- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records RS 20654
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
RS 20654A-1 ^T
RS 20654B-1 ^T
UK
1967- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records RS 20654
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
RS 20654A-1 ^T
RS 20654B-1 ^T
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records 0654
- Format
- 7"
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records 0654
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 29 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Canada | Reprise Records 0654First year7" | 7" |
| 1967 | Costa Rica | Reprise Records 0654First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1967 | Germany | Reprise Records RA 0654First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1967 | Greece | Reprise Records Fg 30109First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1967 | Jamaica | Reprise Records 0654First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1967 | Jamaica | Reprise Records 0654First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1967 | Netherlands | Reprise Records R 0654First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | New Zealand | Reprise Records RO 654First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | UK | Reprise Records RS 20654First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1967 | UK | Reprise Records RS 20654First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | UK | Reprise Records RS 20654First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | UK | Reprise Records RS 20654First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | US | Reprise Records 0654First year7" | 7" |
| 1967 | US | Reprise Records 0654First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | US | Reprise Records 0654First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Reprise Records 06547", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Chile | Reprise Records 06547", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | France | Reprise Records RV. 20152 / Reprise Records 06547", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Japan | Reprise Records JET-18197", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Lebanon | Reprise Records RP 50277" | 7" |
| ? | Peru | Reprise Records 102607", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| ? | Venezuela | Reprise Records R 06547", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- A1Malayisha
- B1Ring Bell, Ring Bell
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Malayisha / Ring Bell, Ring Bell are there?
29 vinyl pressings of Malayisha / Ring Bell, Ring Bell are listed here, from 20 countries, released between 1967 and 1968.
When was Malayisha / Ring Bell, Ring Bell first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in UK, US, Canada, Costa Rica and more. One of them is Reprise Records RS 20654.
How do I tell if my copy of Malayisha / Ring Bell, Ring Bell is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RS 20654, 0654, RA 0654, Fg 30109) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RS 20654A-1 ^T and RS 20654B-1 ^T. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Malayisha / Ring Bell, Ring Bell 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.
