UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- Decca F 13414
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
DRF-22325-T1-2LSide A Runout
DRF-21991-T1-2LSide B Runout
Vinyl pressings
Ying Tong Song
by The Goons · 1973
17 pressings8 countriesComedyNoveltyJazzPop
Ying Tong Song was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Ying Tong Song
4 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Ireland
1973- Label and catalog number
- Decca F 13414
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DR-21991-TI-3CSide A (stamped
DR-22325-TI-3CSide B (stamped
DRX.22325Side A label
DRX.21991Side B label
New Zealand
1973- Label and catalog number
- Decca DEC.610
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DRF.22325Side A label
DRF.21991Side B label
Rhodesia
1973- Label and catalog number
- Decca FM.7600
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Australia | Decca Y-103027", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1973 | France | Decca 84.1827", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1973 | Ireland | Decca F 13414First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | New Zealand | Decca DEC.610First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Rhodesia | Decca FM.7600First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | UK | Decca F 13414First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1973 | Germany | Decca DL 255917", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1973 | Germany | Decca DL 255917", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1973 | UK | Decca F 134147", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1973 | UK | Decca F 134147", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | UK | Decca F 134147", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1973 | UK | Decca F 134147", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1973 | UK | Decca F 134147", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1973 | UK | Decca F 134147", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1973 | Australia | Decca Y-103027", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Decca F 134147", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Decca F 134147", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AYing Tong Song
- BI'm Walking Backwards For Christmas
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ying Tong Song are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Ying Tong Song are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Ying Tong Song first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in UK, Ireland, New Zealand, Rhodesia. One of them is Decca F 13414.
How do I tell if my copy of Ying Tong Song is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F 13414, DEC.610, FM.7600) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DRF-22325-T1-2L and DRF-21991-T1-2L. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ying Tong Song 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.
