Germany
1979- Label and catalog number
- Oasis 200 829Oasis 200 829-320
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
200829 A-2/79S Made in GermanyRunout side A
200829 B-1/78S Made in GermanyRunout side B
S 200 829 ALabel side A
S 200 829 BLabel side B
Vinyl pressings
Ooh, La, La
by Suzi Lane · 1979
16 pressings10 countriesDiscoElectronic
Ooh, La, La was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Ooh, La, La
14 pressings came out in 1979, 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.
Germany
1979- Label and catalog number
- Elektra ELK 52 162
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 6E-207
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · SP - Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
6E-207-A [SRC Logo] SP AZ ᴄʙ 1-1Side A runout
6E-207-B SP AZ ᴄʙ 1-1 [SRC Logo]Side B runout
6E-207-A SPSide A label
6E-207-B SPSide B label
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 6E-207
- Format
- LP, Album · PRC-W Pressing
- Runout / matrix
6E-207-A PRCW ch.1 AZ ᴄʙRunout Side A, Etched
6E-207-B PRCW-1 ch.1 AZ ᴄʙRunout Side B, Etched
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 6E-207
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · AR - Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
6E-207-A SP-ARSide A label
6E-207-B SP-ARSide B label
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 6E-207
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Partially Mixed
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.
1970s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Canada | Elektra Q6E-207First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | France | Elektra ELK 52 162First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Germany | Oasis 200 829 / Oasis 200 829-320First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | Elektra ELK 52 162First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Italy | Elektra ELK 52 162First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Elektra ELK 52 162First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Philippines | Elektra 6E-207First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | South Africa | Elektra EKC 6082First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Spain | Elektra S 90.179 / Hispavox S 90.179First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Elektra 6E-207First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Elektra 6E-207First yearLP, Album, Promo, Partially Mixed · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Partially Mixed · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Elektra 6E-207LP, Album, Partially Mixed, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Partially Mixed, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1979 | US | Elektra 6E-207First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Elektra 6E-207First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Elektra 6E-207LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
Tracklist
- A1Ooh, La, La7:40
- A2Givin' It Up3:58
- A3No One Home In The City5:03
- B1Harmony7:00
- B2Morning, Noon And Night4:53
- B3Free Me4:29
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ooh, La, La are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Ooh, La, La are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Ooh, La, La first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Germany, US, Canada, France and more. One of them is Oasis 200 829.
How do I tell if my copy of Ooh, La, La is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 200 829, ELK 52 162, 6E-207, Q6E-207) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 200829 A-2/79S Made in Germany and 200829 B-1/78S Made in Germany. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ooh, La, La 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.