Germany
1965- Label and catalog number
- CBS 2117
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
2117 A 005328 A Made in Germany 3 DRunout side A
2117 B 005328 B Made in Germany 3 ERunout side B
005 328 ALabel side A
005 328 BLabel side B
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Vinyl pressings
Balla Balla
by The Rainbows · 1965
27 pressings11 countriesBeatGarage RockPop RockRock
Balla Balla was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Balla Balla
8 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Germany
1965- Label and catalog number
- CBS 2117
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
2117 A 005328 ARunout side A
2117 B 005328 BRunout side B
Germany
1965- Label and catalog number
- CBS 2117
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
2117 A 005328 ARunout side A, stamped [etched "2117 A"]
2117 BRunout side B, etched
Germany
1965- Label and catalog number
- CBS 2117
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
2117 A 005328 A Made in Germany 2 DRunout side A
2117 B 005328 B Made in Germany 3 DRunout side B
005 328 ALabel side A
005 328 BLabel side B
Canada
1965- Label and catalog number
- Epic 5-9900
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZSP113061-1DSide A
ZSP113062-1DSide B
Mexico
1965- Label and catalog number
- CBS 5760 (45-31-01)
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 27 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Canada | Epic 5-9900First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Germany | CBS 2117First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Germany | CBS 2117First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Germany | CBS 2117First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Germany | CBS 2117First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Mexico | CBS 5760 (45-31-01)First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Netherlands | CBS 2.117First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | South Africa | CBS SSC.610First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Switzerland | CBS 2117 / Grammoclub Ex Libris 21177", 45 RPM, Single, Club Edition · Club edition | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1965 | Switzerland | CBS 2117 / Grammoclub Ex Libris 21177", 45 RPM, Single, Club Edition · Club edition | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1965 | Switzerland | CBS 21177", 45 RPM, Single, Club Edition · Club edition | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1966 | Germany | CBS 21177", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1966 | Germany | CBS 21177", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1966 | Italy | CBS 21177", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | US | Epic 5-99007", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Germany | CBS CBS S 83557", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1972 | Netherlands | CBS CBS 8355 / CBS CBS S 83557", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Germany | CBS CBS A 19927", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1987 | Europe | CBS CBS 650473 77", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Sony Music MS 580610", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 10", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ABalla Balla2:00
- BJu Ju Hand2:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Balla Balla are there?
27 vinyl pressings of Balla Balla are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1965 and 1987.
When was Balla Balla first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in Germany, Canada, Mexico, Netherlands and more. One of them is CBS 2117.
How do I tell if my copy of Balla Balla is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2117, 5-9900, 5760 (45-31-01), 2.117) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2117 A 005328 A Made in Germany 3 D and 2117 B 005328 B Made in Germany 3 E. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Balla Balla 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.