US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Philips 40185
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene · Richmond Pressing
- Runout / matrix
31178-3 5 RR Bell SoundRunout A Etched
30989-5 5 RR Bell SoundRunout B Etched
PHW1-31178Label A
PHW1-30989Label B
Vinyl pressings
Ronnie
by The Four Seasons · 1964
16 pressings8 countriesPop RockVocalRockPop
Ronnie was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Ronnie
15 pressings came out in 1964, the album's first year, in 7 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.
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Philips 40185
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
Bell Sound PHW-31178-1-13Side A, variant 1
Bell Sound PHW-30989-1-10Side B, variant 1
Bell Sound PHW-31178-1 1 RSide A, variant 2
Bell Sound PHW-30989-1 7 RSide B, variant 2
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Philips 40185
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
PHW1-31178A label
PHW1-30989B label
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Philips 40185
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Richmond Pressing
- Runout / matrix
31178-5 S RR Bell SoundSide A Runout
30989-2 S RR Bell SoundSide B Runout
PHW1-31178Side A Label
PHW1-30989Side B Label
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Philips 40185
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
31178-3 5 RR Bell SoundRunout, side A, etched & stamped, variant 1
30989-5 5 RR Bell SoundRunout, side B, etched & stamped, variant 1
Bell Sound 31178-5 5 RRRunout, side A etched, Bell Sound 5 RR stamped, variant 2
Bell Sound 30989-4 5 RRRunout, side B etched, Bell Sound 5 RR stamped, variant 2
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Philips 40185
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Rockaway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
Bell Sound PHW-31178-1 RSide A runout
Bell Sound PHW-30989-1 4 RSide B runout
PHW1-31178Side A label
PHW1-30989Side B label
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.
1960s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Australia | Philips BF-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Canada | Philips 40185XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Netherlands | Philips JF 305 510 / Philips 305 510 JFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Netherlands | Philips 304 041 BFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Netherlands | Philips 304 041 BFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | New Zealand | Philips PF 338044First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Scandinavia | Philips 304 041 BFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | UK | Philips BF 1334First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1964 | US | Philips 40185First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1964 | US | Philips 40185First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | US | Philips 40185First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | US | Philips 40185First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1964 | US | Philips 40185First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1964 | US | Philips 40185First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1964 | US | Philips 40185First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Greece | Philips 304 041 BF / Philips 36537", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ARonnie2:25
- BBorn To Wander2:33
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ronnie are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Ronnie are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Ronnie first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Philips 40185.
How do I tell if my copy of Ronnie is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 40185, BF 1334, BF-100, 40185X) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 31178-3 5 RR Bell Sound and 30989-5 5 RR Bell Sound. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ronnie 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.
