France
1974- Label and catalog number
- Sirocco 48003
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7YPART 75745 2 M3 297188 1 48003 A1Runout A
7YPART 75746 1 M3 296 770 1 48003BRunout B
7Y Part 75.745Label A
7Y Part 75.746Label B
Vinyl pressings
O.K. Chicago / Yellow Train
by Résonance · 1974
26 pressings14 countriesFunkDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
O.K. Chicago / Yellow Train was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 O.K. Chicago / Yellow Train
16 pressings came out in 1974, 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.
France
1974- Label and catalog number
- Sirocco 48003
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · square thumb-cut on rear cover
- Runout / matrix
48003 A¹Hand-etched runout side A
48003BHand-etched runout side B
7YPART 75745 2 M3 297188 1Stamped runout side A
7YPART 75746 1 M3 296 770 1Stamped runout side B
France
1974- Label and catalog number
- Sirocco 48003
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7YPART 75745 2 M3 297188 1Stamped runout side A
7YPART 75746 1 M3 296 770 1Stamped runout side B
48003 A¹Hand-etched runout side A
48003BHand-etched runout side B
France
1974- Label and catalog number
- Sirocco 48003
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · curved thumb-cut on rear cover
- Runout / matrix
48003 A¹Hand-etched runout side A
48003BHand-etched runout side B
7YPART 75745 2 M3 297188 1Stamped runout side A
7YPART 75746 1 M3 296 770 1Stamped runout side B
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Bradley's Records BRAD 7410
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
BRAD 7410 A-1 PORKYSide A
BRAD 7410 B-1Side B
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Bradley's Records BRAD 7410
- Format
- 7", Single · 4 Prong Knock-out Centre
- Runout / matrix
BRAD 7410 A-1 PORKYSide A
BRAD 7410 B-1Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Canada | Celebration CEL 2099XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Canada | Golden Treasures CELGT 229XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | France | Sirocco 48003First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | France | Sirocco 48003First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | France | Sirocco 48003First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | France | Sirocco 48003First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Germany | Alco ALC S 2461 / Alco S 2461First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1974 | Germany | Alco ALC S 2461 / Alco ALC 2461First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Italy | Ariston AR/0640First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Barclay 167.024First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | New Zealand | Family FAY 1092First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Spain | Movieplay SN-20.860First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Turkey | Max 006First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1974 | Turkey | Max 006First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1974 | UK | Bradley's Records BRAD 7410First year7", Single | 7", Single |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Belgium | Polydor 2097 4067", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | France | Vadim Music VAD035SP7", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue, Limited Edition · Limited |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Greece | Minos MSI 10477", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| ? | Madagascar | Sirocco 480037", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AO.K. Chicago2:36
- BYellow Train2:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of O.K. Chicago / Yellow Train are there?
26 vinyl pressings of O.K. Chicago / Yellow Train are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1974 and 2011.
When was O.K. Chicago / Yellow Train first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in France, UK, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Sirocco 48003.
How do I tell if my copy of O.K. Chicago / Yellow Train is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 48003, BRAD 7410, CEL 2099X, CELGT 229X) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7YPART 75745 2 M3 297188 1 48003 A1 and 7YPART 75746 1 M3 296 770 1 48003B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is O.K. Chicago / Yellow Train 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.