Germany
1974- Label and catalog number
- RAK 1C 006-95 930EMI Electrola 1C 006-95 930
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
95 930 A - 1Runout side A, stamped
95 930 B - 1Runout side B, stamped
Vinyl pressings
The Wild One
by Suzi Quatro · 1974
29 pressings20 countriesPop RockGlamRock
The Wild One was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 The Wild One
27 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 19 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
November 1, 1974- Label and catalog number
- RAK RAK 185
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
YRAK 185 A2 MRunout side A, variant 1
YRAK 185 B-2 1 GRunout side B, variant 1
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- RAK RAK 185
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Pushout Centre
- Runout / matrix
YRAK 185 A-1Variant 1: Runout, A-side, stamped
YRAK 185 B-1Variant 1:Runout, B-side, stamped
YRAK 185 A 2Variant 2: Runout, A-Side, Etched
YRAK 185 B - 2Variant 2: Runout, B-Side, Etched
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- RAK RAK 185
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Pushout Centre, Tranco
- Runout / matrix
YRAK 185 A2 1 ZSide A runout
YRAK 185 B-2 1 USide B runout
YRAK.185ASide A label
YRAK.185BSide B label
UK
November 1, 1974- Label and catalog number
- RAK RAK 185
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
Netherlands
November 1974- Label and catalog number
- RAK 5C 006-95930
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
5C 006-95930-ALabel side A
5C 006-95930-BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 29 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s28 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Australia | RAK RAK-10641First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Belgium | RAK 4C 006-95930First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1974 | Belgium | RAK 4C 006-95 930First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Brazil | Odeon YRAK-185First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Denmark | RAK 6C 006 95930 / RAK 006-95930First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Denmark | RAK 6C 006 95930 / RAK 006-95930First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Finland | RAK 5E 006-95930First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | France | RAK 2C 004-95930 / RAK 2C 004 - 95.930First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Germany | RAK 1C 006-95 930 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-95 930First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Ireland | RAK RAK 185First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Italy | Columbia 3 C 006-95930 / Columbia 3C 006 95930First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1974 | Japan | EMI EMR-10641First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Japan | EMI EMR 10641First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | New Zealand | RAK RAK 185First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1974 | New Zealand | RAK RAK 185First year7", Single | 7", Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | RAK ERR-108507", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AThe Wild One (Fast Version)2:51
- BShake My Sugar3:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Wild One are there?
29 vinyl pressings of The Wild One are listed here, from 20 countries, released between 1974 and 1975.
When was The Wild One first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Germany, UK, Netherlands, Australia and more. One of them is RAK 1C 006-95 930.
How do I tell if my copy of The Wild One is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1C 006-95 930, RAK 185, 5C 006-95930, RAK-10641) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 95 930 A - 1 and 95 930 B - 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Wild One 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.
