Italy
1986- Label and catalog number
- CGD CGD 15236
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
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Vinyl pressings
Bang Bang Bang
by Ricky · 1986
15 pressings9 countriesItalo-DiscoElectronic
Bang Bang Bang was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Bang Bang Bang
15 pressings came out in 1986, 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.
Italy
1986- Label and catalog number
- CGD CGD 10678
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
2C 10678-1N-9-4-86Runout side A
2C 10678-2N-9-4-86Runout side B
2c 10678-1NLabel side A
2c 10678-2NLabel side B
Italy
1986- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 390101-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMY 323
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM 323
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-12211
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Canada | A&M Records SP-12211First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Europe | Ariola 608 108First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Europe | Ariola 108.108 / Ariola 108 108First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1986 | France | A&M Records 392 101-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | France | A&M Records 390 101-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Germany | A&M Records 392 101-1First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1986 | Greece | PolyGram 392101-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1986 | Italy | CGD CGD 15236First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Italy | CGD CGD 10678First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Italy | A&M Records 390101-7First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1986 | Portugal | A&M Records 390 101-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | A&M Records AMY 323First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1986 | UK | A&M Records AM 323First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | US | A&M Records SP-12211First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Germany | A&M Records 390 101-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ABang Bang Bang5:30
- BBang Bang Bang "Who's On The Phone"5:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bang Bang Bang are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Bang Bang Bang are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Bang Bang Bang first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in Italy, UK, US, Germany and more. One of them is CGD CGD 15236.
How do I tell if my copy of Bang Bang Bang is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CGD 15236, CGD 10678, 390101-7, AMY 323) 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 Bang Bang Bang 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.