France
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2310 556
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
POL 2310 556 1 380 CIDIS B 10Side 1
POL 2310 556 X2 380 CIDIS B 9Side 2
Ringo StarrRingo The 4th
Vinyl pressings
Ringo The 4th
by Ringo Starr · 1977
31 pressings21 countriesPop RockRock
Ringo The 4th was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Ringo The 4th
25 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 21 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.
UK
September 20, 1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2310 556
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2310556 A//1 O ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K.Runout side A
2310556 B//1 O ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K.Runout side B
US
September 26, 1977- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 19108
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · PR - Presswell Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-773899-H ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K. (PR)PRunout side A, variant 1
ST-A-773900-H ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K. (PR)PRunout side B, variant 1
ST-A-773899-H ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K. PR-PRunout side A, variant 2
ST-A-773900-H ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K. (PR)PRunout side B, variant 2
US
September 26, 1977- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 19108
- Format
- LP, Album · PRC Richmond
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-773899-M 1-1 PRC ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K.Runout side A (Variant 1)
ST-A-773900-M 1-11 PRCRunout side B (Variant 1)
ST-A-773899-M 1-1 PRC ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K.Runout side A (Variant 2)
ST-A-773900-M 1-1 PRCRunout side B (Variant 2)
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2310 556
- Format
- LP, White Label
- Runout / matrix
2310556 A//1 0 111 ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K.Runout side A
2310556 B//1 0 112 ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K.Runout side B
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 19108
- Format
- LP, Album · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-773899-O Δ22565 (3)Side A Etched
ST-A-773900-K Δ22565-X (3)Side B Etched
(MR) ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K.Side A Stamped
(MR) ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K.Side B Stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 31 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s26 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | Polydor 2310 556First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Austria | Polydor 2344 069First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Brazil | Polydor 2310 556First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Canada | Atlantic KSD 19108First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Ecuador | Polydor LP-75118First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | France | Polydor 2310 556First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Germany | Polydor 2344 069First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Greece | Polydor 2310 556 / Polydor 2344 069First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Greece | Polydor 2310 556 / Polydor 2344 069LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1977 | Italy | Polydor 2310556 A / Polydor 2310 556First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | Polydor MPF-1104First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | Polydor MPF-1104First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1977 | Mexico | Polydor LPE 16233 / Polydor 2310 556First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Polydor 2310 556First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | New Zealand | Polydor 2310 556First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Italy | Polydor 810 648-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | US | Friday Music FRM-19108 / Atlantic FRM-19108LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | US | Friday Music FRM-19108LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | US | Friday Music FRM-18108LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | US | Friday Music FRM-18108LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Drowning In The Sea Of Love5:08
- A2Tango All Night2:55
- A3Wings3:24
- A4Gave It All Up4:40
- A5Out On The Streets4:25
- B1Can She Do It Like She Dances3:12
- B2Sneaking Sally Through The Alley4:08
- B3It's No Secret3:29
- B4Gypsies In Flight3:01
- B5Simple Love Song2:57
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ringo The 4th are there?
31 vinyl pressings of Ringo The 4th are listed here, from 21 countries, released between 1977 and 2022.
When was Ringo The 4th first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in France, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Polydor 2310 556.
How do I tell if my copy of Ringo The 4th is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2310 556, SD 19108, 2344 069, KSD 19108) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, POL 2310 556 1 380 CIDIS B 10 and POL 2310 556 X2 380 CIDIS B 9. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ringo The 4th 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.
