Germany
1974- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records 13 280 AT
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
The RagtimersThe Sting
Vinyl pressings
The Sting
by The Ragtimers · 1974
12 pressings9 countriesThemeRagtimeJazzStage & Screen
The Sting was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 The Sting
12 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 9 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records 7N 45323
- Format
- 7" · Push out middle
- Runout / matrix
7N 45323 A-1ΔG 1 VRunout side A
7N 45323 B-2ΔG 1 AFRunout side B
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records 7N.45323
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Blue Labels
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records 7N 45323
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo · Solid labels
- Runout / matrix
7N 45323 A-1△GRunout Side A
7N 45323 B-2△GRunout Side B
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records 7N 45323
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo · Solid centre
- Runout / matrix
7N 45323 A-1△GRunout Side A
7N 45323 B-2△GRunout Side B
Canada
1974- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records 7N 45323
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
7N-45323.A· TXDRSide A, etched runout
7N-45323 B TXDRSide B, etched runout
(7N 45323-A)Side A, label
(7N 45323-B)Side B, label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Canada | Pye Records 7N 45323First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1974 | Germany | Pye Records 13 280 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Ireland | Pye Records 7N 45323First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1974 | Italy | CBS CBS 2298First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | New Zealand | Polydor 7N 45323First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Portugal | Pye Records 7N 45 323 CFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | South Africa | Pye Records PYS 319First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | Pye Records 7N 45323First year7" | 7" |
| 1974 | UK | Pye Records 7N.45323First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | UK | Pye Records 7N 45323First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1974 | UK | Pye Records 7N 45323First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1974 | Venezuela | Pye Limited 13.481First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AThe Sting2:59
- BTreat Me Gently3:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Sting are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Sting are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was The Sting first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Germany, UK, Canada, Ireland and more. One of them is Pye Records 13 280 AT.
How do I tell if my copy of The Sting is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 13 280 AT, 7N 45323, 7N.45323, CBS 2298) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Sting 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.