UK
October 5, 1973- Label and catalog number
- RAK RAK 159
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
YRAK 159 A - 1A-side runout, stamped
YRAK 159 B - 1B-side runout, stamped
(YRAK 159A)A-side label
(YRAK 159B)B-side label
Vinyl pressings
Dyna-Mite
by Mud · 1973
25 pressings15 countriesPop RockGlamRock
Dyna-Mite 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 Dyna-Mite
25 pressings came out in 1973, 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.
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- RAK RAK 159
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Solid Centre
UK
October 5, 1973- Label and catalog number
- RAK RAK 159
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
YRAK 159 A - 1A-side runout, stamped
YRAK 159 B - 1B-side runout, stamped
(YRAK 159A)A-side label
(YRAK 159B)B-side label
Denmark
October 5, 1973- Label and catalog number
- RAK RAK 159
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
YRAK 159 AA-side runout, stamped
YRAK 159 BB-side runout, stamped
(YRAK 159A)A-side label
(YRAK 159B)B-side label
Angola
1973- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 8E006-94871 MF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Australia
1973- Label and catalog number
- RAK RAK-10380
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
YRAK-159-ASIDE A
YRAK-159-BSIDE B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s25 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Angola | Columbia 8E006-94871 MFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Australia | RAK RAK-10380First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Belgium | RAK 4C 006-94871First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | Belgium | RAK 4 C006_94871 / RAK 4 C 006-94871First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1973 | Belgium | RAK 4C 006-94871First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1973 | Belgium | RAK 4C 006-94871First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1973 | Belgium | RAK 4C 006-94871First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1973 | Denmark | RAK RAK 159First year7" | 7" |
| 1973 | France | RAK 2C 008-94871First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | Germany | RAK 1C 006-94 871 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-94 871First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | Ireland | RAK RAK 159First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Ireland | RAK RAK 159First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Columbia 5C 006-94 871 / Columbia 5C 006-94871First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Columbia 5C 006-94 871 / Columbia 5C 006-94871First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Stereo |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Columbia 5C 006-94 871 / Columbia 5C 006-94871First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ADyna-Mite
- BDo It All Over Again
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dyna-Mite are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Dyna-Mite are listed here, from 15 countries.
When was Dyna-Mite first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in UK, Denmark, Angola, Australia and more. One of them is RAK RAK 159, released October 5, 1973.
How do I tell if my copy of Dyna-Mite is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RAK 159, 8E006-94871 MF, RAK-10380, 4C 006-94871) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YRAK 159 A - 1 and YRAK 159 B - 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Dyna-Mite 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.
