Germany
1982- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor PB 5978RCA PB 5978
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
RCA PB-5978-A S-IIRunout A
RCA PB-5978-B S-IIRunout B
PB 5978-ALabel A
PB 5978-BLabel B
Vinyl pressings
Puttin' On The Ritz
by Taco · 1982
40 pressings18 countriesSynth-popElectronicPop
Puttin' On The Ritz was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Puttin' On The Ritz
31 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 14 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- RCA PC 5923RCA Victor PC 5923
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
RCA PC - 5923 - A E1Runout side A, variant 1, stamped, 'E1' etched
RCA PC - 5923 - B E1Runout side B, variant 1, stamped, 'E1' etched
RCA PC - 5923 - A E1 WMRunout side A, variant 2, stamped, 'E1' and 'WM'-symbol etched
RCA PC - 5923 - B E1Runout side B, variant 2, stamped, 'E1' etched
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- RCA RCA 284RCA PB 5978
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Push-Out Centre
- Runout / matrix
RCA 284 A-1U-1-1-2Side A runout, stamped
RCA 284 B-1U-1-1-3Side B runout, stamped
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RCAT 284
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
RCA 284 A-1U-1-1-Side A runout, stamped
RCA 284 B-1U-1-1-Side B runout, stamped
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RCA 284RCA PB 5978
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Solid Centre Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
RCA 284 A-2U-1-1-2Side A runout, stamped
RCA 284 B-1U-1-1-2 7Side B runout, stamped
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor PD-13575
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PD-13575A-1Side A, var 1
PD-13575B-1Side B, var 1
PD-13575A-1 I A2ESide A, var 2
PD-13575B-1ⅠA2CSide B, var 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 40 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s39 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | RCA Victor 104023First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Australia & New Zealand | RCA Victor TDS-113First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Australia & New Zealand | RCA Victor 104023First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Canada | RCA Victor KD-10001First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Canada | RCA PB-50727First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | France | RCA Victor PB 5978First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | France | RCA Victor PC 5923First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | France | RCA Victor PB 5978First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | France | RCA Victor PB 5978First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Germany | RCA Victor PB 5978 / RCA PB 5978First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Germany | RCA PC 5923 / RCA Victor PC 5923First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Ireland | RCA Victor RCA 284First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Italy | RCA PB 5978First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1982 | Italy | RCA PB 5978First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1982 | Netherlands | RCA PB-5978First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Italy | Multiforce MTF 05/0112" | 12" |
Tracklist
- APuttin' On The Ritz4:36
- BLivin' In My Dream World3:06
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Puttin' On The Ritz are there?
40 vinyl pressings of Puttin' On The Ritz are listed here, from 18 countries, released between 1982 and 2005.
When was Puttin' On The Ritz first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Germany, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is RCA Victor PB 5978.
How do I tell if my copy of Puttin' On The Ritz is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PB 5978, PC 5923, RCA 284, RCAT 284) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RCA PB-5978-A S-II and RCA PB-5978-B S-II. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Puttin' On The Ritz 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.
