US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Roadshow YB-11551
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
YB-11551-A-10Runout side A etched
YB-11551-BRunout side B etched
YB-11551-A-10Label side A
YB-11551-BLabel side B
Witch QueenBang A Gong / Witch Queen
Vinyl pressings
Bang A Gong / Witch Queen
by Witch Queen · 1979
26 pressings14 countriesDiscoRockFunk / Soul
Bang A Gong / Witch Queen was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Bang A Gong / Witch Queen
26 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 14 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Roadshow YB-11551
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
YB-11551-A-10 STERLING A1
YB-11551-B 1 STERLING A1
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Roadshow JD-11489
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
JD-11489-ASide A Label
JD-11489-BSide B Label
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Roadshow JD-11574
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Roadshow JB-11551
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor FC 1489
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s26 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | Roadshow 103405First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Canada | Unison UN-3907First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1979 | Canada | Unison UN-3907First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Chile | RCA RS - 001First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1979 | France | RCA YB 1551First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | France | RCA Victor PD 1489First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1979 | Italy | RCA PB 6349 / RCA Victor PB 6349First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1979 | Italy | RCA PB 6349 / RCA Victor PB 6349First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1979 | Japan | RCA SS-3219First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Mexico | RCA Victor DISCO - TEC 51First year12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1979 | Mexico | RCA Victor DISCO - TEC 51First year12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1979 | Mexico | RCA Victor SP - 5205First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Mexico | RCA Victor DISCO - TEC 51First year12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1979 | Netherlands | RCA Victor PD-1489First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | New Zealand | RCA Victor 103405First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ABang A Gong9:56
- BWitch Queen6:32
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bang A Gong / Witch Queen are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Bang A Gong / Witch Queen are listed here, from 14 countries.
When was Bang A Gong / Witch Queen first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Roadshow YB-11551.
How do I tell if my copy of Bang A Gong / Witch Queen is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use YB-11551, JD-11489, JD-11574, JB-11551) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YB-11551-A-10 and YB-11551-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bang A Gong / Witch Queen 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.