UK
April 6, 1973- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 1399Epic S EPC 1399
- Format
- 7", Single
The TremeloesRide On
Vinyl pressings
Ride On
by The Tremeloes · 1973
12 pressings5 countriesPop RockGlamRockPop
Ride On 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 Ride On
12 pressings came out in 1973, 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.
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 1399
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono · Orange Press-Out Centre
- Runout / matrix
EPC 1399 A1A Side Stamped
EPC 1399 B1B Side Stamped
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 1399
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Orange Press-Out Centre
- Runout / matrix
EPC 1399 A1A Side Stamped
EPC 1399 B1B Side Stamped
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 1399
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · 4 Prong Centre
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 1399
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Orange Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
EPC 1399 A1A Side Stamped
EPC 1399 B1B Side Stamped
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 1399
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Mexico | Epic SC-71205First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Epic EPC 1399First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | Spain | Epic EPC 1399First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | UK | Epic EPC 1399First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | UK | Epic EPC 1399First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl |
| 1973 | UK | Epic EPC 1399First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1973 | UK | Epic EPC 1399First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1973 | UK | Epic EPC 1399First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1973 | Germany | Epic EPC S 1399 / Epic EPC 1399First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Germany | Epic EPC S 1399 / Epic EPC 1399First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Mexico | Epic SC 71205First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1973 | UK | Epic EPC 1399 / Epic S EPC 1399First year7", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- ARide On3:22
- BHands Off3:27
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ride On are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Ride On are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Ride On first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in UK, Germany, Mexico, Netherlands and more. One of them is Epic EPC 1399, released April 6, 1973.
How do I tell if my copy of Ride On is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EPC 1399, EPC S 1399, SC 71205, SC-71205) 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 Ride On 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.
