Netherlands
1975- Label and catalog number
- CNR 141.301
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AA 141 301 1W 1 ℗ 1975 670 113 06Runout Side A
AA 141 301 2W 1 ℗ 1975 670 112 06Runout Side B
Vinyl pressings
Ding-A-Dong
by Teach-In · 1975
40 pressings20 countriesDiscoElectronicPop
Ding-A-Dong 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 Ding-A-Dong
35 pressings came out in 1975, 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.
Netherlands
1975- Label and catalog number
- CNR 141.291
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
141.291-ARunout side A
141.291-C ⒽRunout side B
Netherlands
1975- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6198 008
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Injection Molded Labels
- Runout / matrix
AA 6198 008 1W 1 Ⓟ1975 670 111 06Runout side A, stamped.
AA 6198 008 2W 1 Ⓟ1975 670 111 06Runout side B, stamped.
Netherlands
1975- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6198 008
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
AA 6198 008 1W 1 ℗1975 670 06Runout A side, stamped
AA 6198 008 2W 1 ℗1975 670 06Runout B side, stamped
6197.008.1Label A side
6197.008.2Label B side
Netherlands
1975- Label and catalog number
- CNR 141.301CNR 141 301
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
141301A//HM24573-1-YRunout side A
141301B//HM24574-1-YRunout side B
Netherlands
1975- Label and catalog number
- CNR 141.301
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
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.
1970s36 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Australia | Philips 6198 008First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Belgium | CNR 141.301First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Finland | Philips 6198 008First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Finland | Philips 6198 008First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | France | Vogue 45. X. 12 078 / Vogue 45. X 12078First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | France | Vogue 45. X. 12 078 / Vogue 45. X 12078First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | France | Vogue 45. X. 12 078 / Vogue 45. X 12078First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | France | Vogue 45. X. 12 078 / Vogue 45. X 12078First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Germany | Telefunken 6.11626 AC / Telefunken 6.11 626 (AC)First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Germany | Telefunken 6.11646 AC / Telefunken 6.11 646 (AC)First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Germany | Telefunken 6.11626 AC / Telefunken 6.11 626 (AC)7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| 1975 | Greece | Philips 6198010First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Greece | Philips 6198010First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Ireland | Polydor 2058 570First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Israel | Teen Records RR-10051First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | New Zealand | Philips 6198 0087", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| ? | Sweden | Philips 6198 0087", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | Sweden | Philips 6198 0087", Stereo | 7", Stereo |
| ? | US | Philips 408007", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ADing-A-Dong
- BLet Me In
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ding-A-Dong are there?
40 vinyl pressings of Ding-A-Dong are listed here, from 20 countries.
When was Ding-A-Dong first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Netherlands, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is CNR 141.301.
How do I tell if my copy of Ding-A-Dong is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 141.301, 141.291, 6198 008, 2058 570) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AA 141 301 1W 1 ℗ 1975 670 113 06 and AA 141 301 2W 1 ℗ 1975 670 112 06. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ding-A-Dong 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.
