UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- RSO RSO 70RSO 2090 512
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
RSO 70 A // 1 ▽ E 420 11 1Side A runout
RSO 70 B // 1 ▽ E 420 11 9Side B runout
RamonesI Wanna Be Sedated
Vinyl pressings
I Wanna Be Sedated
by Ramones · 1980
11 pressings4 countriesPunkSoundtrackRockStage & Screen
I Wanna Be Sedated was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 I Wanna Be Sedated
9 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 4 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.
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- RSO RS 1055RSO 2090 512
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- RSO RS-1055RSO Intl. 2090 512
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · Bestway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
RS 1055 AS-BWI STERLINGVariant 1, side A runout
RS 1055 BS-BWI STERLINGVariant 1, side B runout
RS 1055-AS-BW2 STERLINGVariant 2, side A runout
RS 1055-BS-BW2 STERLINGVariant 2, side B runout
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- RSO RS 1055RSO 2090 512
- Format
- 7", Single, Styrene, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
RS 1055 AS - PRC-R1 - 1 - 1 5 [scribed] STERLING [stamped]A-side runout
RS 1055 BS - PRC-R2 - 1 - 1 [scribed] STERLING [stamped]
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- RSO RS 1055RSO 2090 512
- Format
- 7", Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
RS 1055 AS - BWI [scribed] STERLING [stamped]A-side runout
RS 1055 BS - BWI [scribed] STERLING [stamped]B-side runout
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- RSO RS-1055
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
T RS 1055 AS-CT2 T III STERLINGRunout side stereo
STERLING T1 RS 1055 AM-CT2Runout side mono
RS 1055 ASLabel A
RS 1055 AMLabel B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Philippines | RSO RSO873096First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Spain | RSO 20 90 512First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | RSO RSO 70 / RSO 2090 512First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | US | RSO RS 1055 / RSO 2090 512First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | US | RSO RS-1055First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1980 | US | RSO RS-1055 / RSO Intl. 2090 512First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | RSO RS 1055 / RSO 2090 512First year7", Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | RSO RS 1055 DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1980 | US | RSO RS 1055 / RSO 2090 512First year7", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | RSO RS-1055 / RSO Intl. 2090 5127", 45 RPM, Remastered, Repress, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Remastered, Repress, Styrene |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Philippines | Warner Bros. Records WB-77-2317", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- AI Wanna Be Sedated
- BThe Return Of Jacky And Judy
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of I Wanna Be Sedated are there?
11 vinyl pressings of I Wanna Be Sedated are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was I Wanna Be Sedated first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in UK, US, Philippines, Spain. One of them is RSO RSO 70.
How do I tell if my copy of I Wanna Be Sedated is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RSO 70, RS 1055, RS-1055, RS 1055 DJ) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RSO 70 A // 1 ▽ E 420 11 1 and RSO 70 B // 1 ▽ E 420 11 9. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is I Wanna Be Sedated 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.
