Netherlands
1973- Label and catalog number
- Decca 6100 098
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
6100 09.TWTrack A Label
6100 08.TWTrack B Label
Mouth & MacNealBatteringram
Vinyl pressings
Batteringram
by Mouth & MacNeal · 1973
15 pressings13 countriesPop RockRock
Batteringram was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Batteringram
14 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 13 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.
Netherlands
1973- Label and catalog number
- Decca 6100 098
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
6100 098.1 WTrack A Label
6100 098.2 WTrack B Label
Australia
1973- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6012 327
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Austria
1973- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6012 327
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Belgium
1973- Label and catalog number
- Decca 105/26.370-YDecca 105/26.370 Y
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
AA 6100098 1W/1Side A runout, variant 1
AA 6100098 2W/1Side B runout, variant 1
AA 6100098 1W/2 ASide A runout, variant 2
AA 6100098 2W/2 ASide B runout, variant 2
France
1973- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6012 327
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Australia | Philips 6012 327First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Austria | Philips 6012 327First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | Belgium | Decca 105/26.370-Y / Decca 105/26.370 YFirst year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1973 | France | Philips 6012 327First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Germany | Philips 6012 327First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | Italy | Decca C 16694First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Japan | Philips SFL-1805First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Decca 6100 098First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Decca 6100 098First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | New Zealand | Philips 6012 337First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Portugal | Philips 6012 327First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Spain | Philips 60 12 327First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | Switzerland | Philips 6012 327First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Turkey | Philips 6012 327First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Belgium | Decca 05-26.370Y7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ABat-Te-Ring-Ram3:17
- BHands Up3:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Batteringram are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Batteringram are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1973 and 1976.
When was Batteringram first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in Netherlands, Australia, Austria, Belgium and more. One of them is Decca 6100 098.
How do I tell if my copy of Batteringram is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6100 098, 6012 327, 105/26.370-Y, C 16694) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 6100 09.TW and 6100 08.TW. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Batteringram 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.
