Germany
1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2041 037
- Format
- 7"
Vinyl pressings
Ra-Ta-Ta
by Rotation · 1970
21 pressings15 countriesPsychedelic RockVocalRockPop
Ra-Ta-Ta was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Ra-Ta-Ta
16 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 11 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.
Germany
1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2041 037
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
℗ 1970 E70 ✳Z K 00 2041 037 S1Runout side A, stamped
℗ 1970 E 70 ✳Z I 00 2041 037 S2Runout side B, stamped
Germany
1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2041 037
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Germany
1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2041 037
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2041 037
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 2-15022
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
POL 30185
POL 30186
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | Polydor 2041 037First year7" | 7" |
| 1970 | Belgium | Polydor 2041 037First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo, Single |
| 1970 | France | Polydor 2041 037First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1970 | Germany | Polydor 2041 037First year7" | 7" |
| 1970 | Germany | Polydor 2041 037First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1970 | Germany | Polydor 2041 037First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | Germany | Polydor 2041 037First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Italy | Ricordi International SIR 20-141First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Portugal | Polydor 2041 037First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Spain | Polydor 2041 037First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Sweden | Polar POS 1108First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Turkey | Polydor 2041-037First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | UK | Polydor 2041 037First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | US | Polydor PD 2-15022First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Polydor PD 2-15022First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Germany | Polydor 887 556-77", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo, Reissue | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Polydor 13137", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ARa-Ta-Ta2:07
- BRotation2:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ra-Ta-Ta are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Ra-Ta-Ta are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1970 and 1988.
When was Ra-Ta-Ta first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in Germany, UK, US, France and more. One of them is Polydor 2041 037.
How do I tell if my copy of Ra-Ta-Ta is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2041 037, PD 2-15022, SIR 20-141, POS 1108) 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 Ra-Ta-Ta 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.