US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Polish Records PRG 808
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PRG-808-A-RERunout A
PRG-808-B-2 (B) RE This is Ronnie's First LP MASTERDISK RLRunout B
Ronnie SpectorSiren
Vinyl pressings
Siren
by Ronnie Spector · 1980
12 pressings11 countriesPop RockRock
Siren was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Siren
8 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 7 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- Red Shadow Records RED LP 002
- Format
- LP, Album
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Red Shadow Records RED LP 002
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
Canada
1980- Label and catalog number
- House Of Lords Records HLR 10003
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
HLR-10003-A-2 TXFrontside
HLR-10003-B- TXBacksie
Europe
1980- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2374 173
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2374 173 S1 3 20 1 ARunout A side, stamped
2374 173 S2 3 20 1 BRunout B side, stamped
Netherlands
1980- Label and catalog number
- Polish Records PRG 808
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PRG-808-A\\47.701-1-YRunout side A (etched)
PRG-808-B\\47.702-1-YRunout side B (etched)
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Canada | House Of Lords Records HLR 10003First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Europe | Polydor 2374 173First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Polish Records PRG 808First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Portugal | Gira PRG 808First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Scandinavia | Polish Records PRG 808First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | UK | Red Shadow Records RED LP 002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | UK | Red Shadow Records RED LP 002First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1980 | US | Polish Records PRG 808First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Australia | Red Shadow Records MLF 442LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | France | RCA PL 37534 / Trans Music International, Inc. PL 37534LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Italy | WEA T 58336LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Japan | Polydor 28MM 0184LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Here Today, Gone Tomorrow3:48
- A2Darlin'3:09
- A3Any Way That You Want Me4:08
- A4Tonight2:55
- A5Boys Will Be Boys2:58
- B1Hell Of A Nerve4:01
- B2Settin' The Woods On Fire3:17
- B3Let Your Feelings Show3:31
- B4Dynamite2:46
- B5Happy Birthday Rock 'N' Roll5:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Siren are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Siren are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1980 and 1982.
When was Siren first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US, UK, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is Polish Records PRG 808.
How do I tell if my copy of Siren is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PRG 808, RED LP 002, HLR 10003, 2374 173) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PRG-808-A-RE and PRG-808-B-2 (B) RE This is Ronnie's First LP MASTERDISK RL. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Siren 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.
