Philippines
1974- Label and catalog number
- Apple Records PAL-61119
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Ringo StarrSnookeroo
Vinyl pressings
Snookeroo
by Ringo Starr · 1974
16 pressings13 countriesRock & RollPop RockRockPop
Snookeroo 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 Snookeroo
2 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 2 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.
South Africa
1974- Label and catalog number
- Apple Records SPD 662
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SPD 662 7YCE 21761Side A etched run-out
SPD 662 7YCE 21762Side B etched run-out
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Philippines | Apple Records PAL-61119First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | South Africa | Apple Records SPD 662First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Germany | Apple Records 1C 006-05 821 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-05 8217", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | New Zealand | Apple Records NZP 34997", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Portugal | Apple Records 8E 006 058217", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Spain | Apple Records 1 J 006-058217", Single | 7", Single |
| 1975 | UK | Apple Records R 60047", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Belgium | Apple Records 4 C 006-058217", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Japan | Apple Records EAR-107127", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Netherlands | Apple Records 5C 006-05821 / Apple Records 5C 006-05 8217", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | UK | Apple Records R 60047", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | UK | Apple Records R60047", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Japan | Apple Records EAR-107127", Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1975 | Australia | Apple Records A-107117", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Finland | Apple Records 5E 006-058217", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Guatemala | Apple Records 4687", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ASnookeroo
- BOo-Wee
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Snookeroo are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Snookeroo are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1974 and 1975.
When was Snookeroo first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Philippines, South Africa. One of them is Apple Records PAL-61119.
How do I tell if my copy of Snookeroo is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PAL-61119, SPD 662) 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 Snookeroo 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.
