Germany
April 1969- Label and catalog number
- Fontana 269 398 TF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
10 AA269398 1F 3//20Runout stamped side A
10 AA269398 2F 320Runout stamped side B
AA 269 398.1 FLabel side A
AA 269 398.2 FLabel side B
Vinyl pressings
Geraldine / The Witch
by The Rattles · 1969
44 pressings20 countriesArt RockFunkBeatSymphonic Rock
Geraldine / The Witch 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 Geraldine / The Witch
11 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 6 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
April 1969- Label and catalog number
- Fontana 269 398 TF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
10 AA269398 1F 3//20Runout [stamped] side A
10 AA269398 2F 320Runout [stamped] side B
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records CP-480
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Austria
1969- Label and catalog number
- Fontana 269 398 TF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
10 AA269398 1F 3 ̷4̷20 1 2 Made in Austria 24Runout A, stamped
10 AA269398 2F 320 1 2 24 Made in AustriaRunout B, stamped
AA 269 398. 1 FLabel A
AA 269 398. 2 FLabel B
Italy
1969- Label and catalog number
- Parade PRC 5082
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Italy
1969- Label and catalog number
- Parade PRC 5082
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox
- Runout / matrix
PRC 5082 -Runout side A
PRC 5082 -Runout side B
PRC 5082 ALabel side A
PRC 5082 BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 44 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Australia | Stateside OSS-9197First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | Austria | Fontana 269 398 TFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Italy | Parade PRC 5082First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Italy | Parade PRC 5082First year7", 45 RPM, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox |
| 1969 | Italy | Parade PRC 5082First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Italy | Parade PRC 5082First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | Italy | Parade PRC 5082First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1969 | Peru | ABC Command I5-009 / Probe I5-009First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1969 | US | ABC Records CP-480First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Germany | Fontana 269 398 TFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Germany | Fontana 269 398 TFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
1970s29 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | Stateside OSS-91977", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Belgium | Decca 105 / 26 259-Y / Decca 105-26.259Y7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1970 | India | Decca F. 230587", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Ireland | Decca F.230587", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Japan | Probe HIT-17877", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | New Zealand | Decca DEC.5227", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Pakistan | Decca F-230587", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | South Africa | Decca FM.74857", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Spain | Belter 07-8417", Mono, Single, 45 RPM · Mono | 7", Mono, Single, 45 RPM · Mono |
| 1970 | Sweden | Spark SP 5008 / Spark SP. 50087" | 7" |
| 1970 | UK | Decca F.230587", Single | 7", Single |
| 1970 | UK | Decca F 230587", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | UK | Decca F 230587", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | UK | Decca F 230587", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | UK | Decca F 230587", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | UK | Decca F 230587", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Decca 105 / 26 259-Y / Decca 105-26.259Y7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | UK | Decca F 230587", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Venezuela | London Records 20497", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AGeraldine2:44
- BThe Witch2:29
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Geraldine / The Witch are there?
44 vinyl pressings of Geraldine / The Witch are listed here, from 20 countries, released between 1969 and 1982.
When was Geraldine / The Witch first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in Germany, US, Austria, Italy and more. One of them is Fontana 269 398 TF, released April 1969.
How do I tell if my copy of Geraldine / The Witch is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 269 398 TF, CP-480, PRC 5082, I5-009) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 10 AA269398 1F 3//20 and 10 AA269398 2F 320. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Geraldine / The Witch 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.