UK
November 1969- Label and catalog number
- President Records PT 275
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4 Prong Centre
- Runout / matrix
1348 xLabel side A
1349 xLabel side B
The EqualsRub A Dub Dub
Vinyl pressings
Rub A Dub Dub
by The Equals · 1969
25 pressings18 countriesPop RockSoulModRock
Rub A Dub Dub was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Rub A Dub Dub
16 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 11 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 1969- Label and catalog number
- President Records PT 275
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid centre
- Runout / matrix
1348 xLabel side A
1349 xLabel side B
UK
1969- Label and catalog number
- President Records PT 275
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Netherlands
December 1969- Label and catalog number
- President Records PPF 2504President Records 2504 PPF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
AA 2504 1F 1 ℗ 1969 670 01Runout side A, variant 1
AA 2504 2F 1 ℗ 1969 670 01Runout side B, variant 1
AA 2504 1F 1 ℗ 1969 670 D1Runout side A, variant 2
AA 2504 2F 1 ℗ 1969 670 DRunout side B, variant 2
Australia
1969- Label and catalog number
- President Records PT 9031
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Belgium
1969- Label and catalog number
- President Records PTF 275
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
AA 275 1FRunout A, etched, variant 1
AA-275-1F-2Runout A, etched, variant 2
AA 275 2FRunout B, etched
AA 275.1FLabel A
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Australia | President Records PT 9031First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | Australia | President Records PT 9031First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Belgium | President Records PTF 275First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Italy | President Records A/PT 275First year7", 45 RPM, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox |
| 1969 | Italy | President Records PT 275 / President Records A/PT 275First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Lebanon | Stateside CSS-11302First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | New Zealand | President Records PT.275First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Portugal | President Records PT 275 / Tecla PT 275First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1969 | Singapore | Stateside CSS-3052First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | South Africa | Continental Records PD.9649First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Sweden | Stateside 4E 006-90918 MFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Sweden | Stateside 4E 006-90918 M / Stateside E006-90918First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | UK | President Records PT 275First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | UK | President Records PT 275First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | UK | President Records PT 275First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Austria | President Records 14 486 AT7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | Germany | President Records 14 486 AT7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | India | Stateside ESS 1247", Single | 7", Single |
| 1970 | Spain | President Records S-803.086 / Sintonia S-803.0867", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Germany | President Records 14 486 AT7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Austria | President Records 14 486 AT7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | France | Fontana 6010 0037", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| ? | Madagascar | Fontana 6010 0037", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| ? | Turkey | Stateside TSS 40447", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ARub A Dub Dub
- BAfter The Lights Go Down Low
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rub A Dub Dub are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Rub A Dub Dub are listed here, from 18 countries, released between 1969 and 1970.
When was Rub A Dub Dub first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in UK, Netherlands, Australia, Belgium and more. One of them is President Records PT 275, released November 1969.
How do I tell if my copy of Rub A Dub Dub is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PT 275, PPF 2504, PT 9031, PTF 275) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1348 x and 1349 x. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rub A Dub Dub 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.
