Australia
1971- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DO-9740
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
New WorldKara, Kara
Vinyl pressings
Kara, Kara
by New World · 1971
17 pressings12 countriesVocalPop
Kara, Kara was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Kara, Kara
13 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 10 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.
Australia
December 2, 1971- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DO-9740
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
UK
October 29, 1971- Label and catalog number
- RAK RAK 123
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- RAK RAK 123
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
RAK 123A-1 OA KT 2Side A runout, stamped
RAK 123B-1 MO KT 1Side B runout, stamped
RAK.123ASide A label
RAK.123BSide B label
France
December 1971- Label and catalog number
- RAK 2C 006-93.065 M
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Denmark
1971- Label and catalog number
- Columbia RAK 123
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
RAK-123-AA runout, stamped
RAK-123-BB runout, stamped
RAK 123 AA label
RAK 123 BB label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | Columbia DO-9740First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Denmark | Columbia RAK 123First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Germany | Columbia 1 C 006-93 065First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | Germany | Columbia 1 C 006-93 065First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Ireland | Columbia IDB.796First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | New Zealand | RAK RAK 123First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Norway | Columbia 7E 006 93065 / Columbia 7E 006-93065First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | South Africa | Columbia DSA 1000First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Sweden | Columbia 4E 006-93065First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | UK | RAK RAK 123First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | UK | RAK RAK 123First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | France | RAK 2C 006-93.065 MFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Australia | Columbia DO-9740First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | Germany | Columbia 1 C 006-93 2697", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Yugoslavia | Jugoton SC-88535 / RAK SC 885357", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AKara, Kara3:10
- BLord Of The Dance2:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Kara, Kara are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Kara, Kara are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1971 and 1972.
When was Kara, Kara first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Australia, UK, France, Denmark and more. One of them is Columbia DO-9740.
How do I tell if my copy of Kara, Kara is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DO-9740, RAK 123, 2C 006-93.065 M, 1 C 006-93 065) 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 Kara, Kara 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.
