US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca 31660
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
The Young World SingersRingo For President / A Boy Like That
Vinyl pressings
Ringo For President / A Boy Like That
by The Young World Singers · 1964
10 pressings5 countriesNoveltyPop
Ringo For President / A Boy Like That was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Ringo For President / A Boy Like That
10 pressings came out in 1964, 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.
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca 31660
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca 31660
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Pinckneyville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45 115097 5 2A-side runout, stamped
45 115098 6 2B-side runout, stamped
(115,097)A-side label
(115,098)♦B-side label
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca 31660
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 05916
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 05916
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4 Prong Centre
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Australia | Festival Records FK-746First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Canada | Decca 31660First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Japan | Decca DS-365First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | UK | Brunswick 05916First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | UK | Brunswick 05916First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1964 | UK | Brunswick 05916First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | US | Decca 31660First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | US | Decca 31660First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1964 | US | Decca 31660First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | US | Decca 31660First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ARingo For President
- BA Boy Like That
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ringo For President / A Boy Like That are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Ringo For President / A Boy Like That are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Ringo For President / A Boy Like That first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Decca 31660.
How do I tell if my copy of Ringo For President / A Boy Like That is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 31660, 05916, FK-746, DS-365) 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 Ringo For President / A Boy Like That 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.