Germany
1976- Label and catalog number
- BASF CC 227618BASF CC 227 618
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
A-2712 A1/S3A 75 Made in GermanyRunout side A, stamped
A-2712 B1/S3A 75 Made in GermanyRunout side B, stamped
Ricky KingRicky King Plays Fantastic Guitar Hits
Vinyl pressings
Ricky King Plays Fantastic Guitar Hits
by Ricky King · 1976
14 pressings4 countriesRock & RollSoft RockRock
Ricky King Plays Fantastic Guitar Hits was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Ricky King Plays Fantastic Guitar Hits
6 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year. 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.
Germany
1976- Label and catalog number
- BASF 227618
- Format
- LP
Germany
1976- Label and catalog number
- BASF 17 22761-8
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
A-2712 A1/S3A 75 Made in GermanySide A, stamped
A-2712 B1/S3A 75 Made in GermanySide B, stamped
Germany
1976- Label and catalog number
- BASF CC 227618BASF CC 227 618
- Format
- LP
Germany
1976- Label and catalog number
- BASF 17 227618
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST 1722761-8A SST -3-Runout side A
ST 1722761-8B SST -3-Runout side B
Germany
1976- Label and catalog number
- Acanta CC 22761Acanta CC 22.761
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Germany | BASF CC 227618 / BASF CC 227 618First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Germany | BASF 227618First yearLP | LP |
| 1976 | Germany | BASF 17 22761-8First yearLP | LP |
| 1976 | Germany | BASF CC 227618 / BASF CC 227 618First yearLP | LP |
| 1976 | Germany | BASF 17 227618First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1976 | Germany | BASF ST 1722761-8LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1976 | Germany | Acanta CC 22761 / Acanta CC 22.761First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Belgium | Omega International 444.123LP | LP |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Omega International OM 444.123LP | LP |
| 1978 | Germany | Acanta CC 22.761LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Germany | Ariola 203 528LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1987 | Austria | Koch Records International LP C 121 636LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Europa 111 326.7LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Acanta CC 22.761LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Walk Don't Run2:22
- A2Riders In The Sky (Geisterreiter)2:03
- A3Sleep Walk2:48
- A4Amorada3:00
- A5Maria Elena3:54
- A6Jumbo Walk3:11
- B1Apache2:56
- B2Verde3:49
- B3Hava Nagila2:22
- B4Wheels1:59
- B5Johnny Guitar2:52
- B6Go-Cart2:01
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ricky King Plays Fantastic Guitar Hits are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Ricky King Plays Fantastic Guitar Hits are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1976 and 1987.
When was Ricky King Plays Fantastic Guitar Hits first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Germany. One of them is BASF CC 227618.
How do I tell if my copy of Ricky King Plays Fantastic Guitar Hits is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CC 227618, 227618, 17 22761-8, 17 227618) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A-2712 A1/S3A 75 Made in Germany and A-2712 B1/S3A 75 Made in Germany. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ricky King Plays Fantastic Guitar Hits 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.