UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- London Records HLU 9986London American Recordings HLU 9986
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Roy OrbisonRide Away / Wondering
Vinyl pressings
Ride Away / Wondering
by Roy Orbison · 1965
19 pressings12 countriesBeatRockPop
Ride Away / Wondering was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Ride Away / Wondering
16 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 10 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.
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records K13386MGM Records K-13386
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · MGM Pressing
- Runout / matrix
K-13386 65-XY-512-1Side A runout, etched, variant 1
K-13386 65-XY-509-3Side B runout, etched, variant 1
K-13386 65-XY-512Side A runout, etched, variant 2
K-13386 65-XY-509-2Side B runout, etched, variant 2
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records K 13386MGM Records K-13386
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
K13386 5 Nashville Matrix 65XY512Runout Side A
K13386 5 Nashville Matrix 65XY509Runout Side B
65 XY 512Label Side A
65 XY 509Label Side B
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records K 13386
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
65 XY 512Label A
65 XY 509Label B
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records K13386MGM Records K-13386
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
K-13386 65-XY-512-1 L7Side A Runout, Etched
K-13386 65-XY-509-3 L7Side B Runout, Etched
65 XY 512Side A Label
65 XY 509Side B Label
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records K 13386
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
K-13386-65-xy-512A-side runout, etched
K-13386-65-xy-509B-side runout, etched
65 XY 512A-side label
65 XY 509B-side label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Australia | London Records HL-2236First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1965 | Canada | MGM Records 13386XFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1965 | Denmark | London Records HLU 9986 / London Records HL 9986First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Italy | London Records 45 - HL 9986First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Japan | London Records HIT-542First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Mexico | London Records 45/8474First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Netherlands | London Records HL 9986 / London American Recordings HL 9986First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | South Africa | Decca FM. 7-717First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | UK | London Records HLU 9986 / London American Recordings HLU 9986First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1965 | US | MGM Records K13386 / MGM Records K-13386First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1965 | US | MGM Records K 13386 / MGM Records K-13386First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | US | MGM Records K 13386First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1965 | US | MGM Records K-13386 / MGM Records K13386First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1965 | US | MGM Records K13386 / MGM Records K-13386First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | US | MGM Records K 13386First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | London Records 5.5367", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| ? | Germany | London Records DL 20 7897", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Italy | London Records HL 99867", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ARide Away2:26
- BWondering2:13
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ride Away / Wondering are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Ride Away / Wondering are listed here, from 12 countries.
When was Ride Away / Wondering first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is London Records HLU 9986.
How do I tell if my copy of Ride Away / Wondering is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use HLU 9986, K13386, K 13386, K-13386) 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 Ride Away / Wondering 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.
