UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Castaway Records TRT 2
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
TRT-2 A1 1 4 timtom:cbs BRunout side A
TRT-2 B1 TY ΛRunout side B
TRT 2 A* (ZC 68214)Side A label
TRT 2 B* (ZC 68214)Side B label
Tom RobinsonRikki Don't Lose That Number
Vinyl pressings
Rikki Don't Lose That Number
by Tom Robinson · 1984
11 pressings5 countriesPop RockRock
Rikki Don't Lose That Number was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Rikki Don't Lose That Number
11 pressings came out in 1984, 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- Castaway Records TR 2Castaway Records ZB 68213
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
TR 2 A2 JA ΛRunout side A, etched, except [Λ] stamped
TR 2 B1 ΛRunout side B, etched, except [Λ] stamped
TR 2 A*Label side-A
TR 2 B*Label side-B
Australia
1984- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor TDS-230
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Australia
1984- Label and catalog number
- RCA 104322
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid centre
Australia
1984- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 104332
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Netherlands
1984- Label and catalog number
- RCA ZB-68213
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | RCA Victor TDS-230First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Australia | RCA 104322First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Australia | RCA Victor 104332First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Netherlands | RCA ZB-68213First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | New Zealand | RCA 104332First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Spain | RCA Victor ZB-68213 / Castaway Records TR 2First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Spain | RCA Victor ZB-68213 / Castaway Records ZB-68213First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Spain | RCA ZC-68214First year12" | 12" |
| 1984 | Spain | RCA ZC-68214First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | UK | Castaway Records TRT 2First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK | Castaway Records TR 2 / Castaway Records ZB 68213First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ARikki Don't Lose That Number (Extended Version)5:38
- BCabin Boy (Live Version)4:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rikki Don't Lose That Number are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Rikki Don't Lose That Number are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Rikki Don't Lose That Number first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, Australia, Netherlands, New Zealand and more. One of them is Castaway Records TRT 2.
How do I tell if my copy of Rikki Don't Lose That Number is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TRT 2, TR 2, TDS-230, 104322) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TRT-2 A1 1 4 timtom:cbs B and TRT-2 B1 TY Λ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rikki Don't Lose That Number 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.
