Germany
1975- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAS 29 784 XO
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
29784 A1/S3A Made In GermanyStamped At Runout/Side 1
29784 B1/S3A Made In GermanyStamped At Runout/Side 2
Sandy NelsonBang Bang Rhythm
Vinyl pressings
Bang Bang Rhythm
by Sandy Nelson · 1975
10 pressings10 countriesDiscoElectronicFunk / SoulRock
Bang Bang Rhythm was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Bang Bang Rhythm
10 pressings came out in 1975, 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-LA371-G
- Format
- LP, Album
Japan
June 20, 1975- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LLS-80209
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
UA LA 371-G-B 1SStamped At Runout/Side 2
UA LA 371-G-A 1S
Argentina
1975- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records 6752
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1975- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records L35491
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
UA LA 371-G
France
1975- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAS 29784United Artists Records UAS 29.784 (UA-LA 371)
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
[A.R.E.A.C.E.M. logo] UAS 29784 AYDIEtched runout (logo is stamped), side A
[A.R.E.A.C.E.M. logo] UAS 29784 BYDIEtched runout (logo is stamped), side B
29.784 AOn label, side A
29.784 BOn label, side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Argentina | United Artists Records 6752First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Australia | United Artists Records L35491First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | France | United Artists Records UAS 29784 / United Artists Records UAS 29.784 (UA-LA 371)First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Germany | United Artists Records UAS 29 784 XOFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | India | United Artists Records UA-LA371-GFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | South Africa | United Artists Records UAS 7105First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Spain | United Artists Records 89.114-lFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | United Artists Records UA-LA371-GFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Venezuela | United Artists Records UA-LA371-GFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Japan | Liberty LLS-80209First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Never Can Say Goodbye5:18
- Medley:
- A2.1Rock Your Baby
- A2.2Rock The Boat
- -
- A3Blue Eyed Soul3:40
- A4Get Dancin'3:20
- A5Bang Bang Rhythm - Part I3:36
- B1I've Got The Music In Me4:47
- B2You And Me3:15
- B3Doctor's Orders3:32
- B4In A Gadda-Da-Vida5:20
- B5Bang Bang Rhythm - Part II3:36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bang Bang Rhythm are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Bang Bang Rhythm are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Bang Bang Rhythm first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Germany, US, Japan, Argentina and more. One of them is United Artists Records UAS 29 784 XO.
How do I tell if my copy of Bang Bang Rhythm is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use UAS 29 784 XO, UA-LA371-G, LLS-80209, 6752) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 29784 A1/S3A Made In Germany and 29784 B1/S3A Made In Germany. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bang Bang Rhythm 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.
