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Data as of Oct 6, 2026
The Cellos – Rang Tang Ding Dong / You Took My Love
US · Collectables · Vinyl 7" 45 RPM Single Reissue
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- $7ref VA-GGQCZMedia VG+ · Very Good PlusSleeve VG🇺🇸 Ships from United States
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Pressing identification
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- Matrix / runout
- COL. 4017-ACOL. 4017-BSRC COL 4017 A MJS 1-1SRC COL 4017 B MJS 1-1
- Pressing Plant ID
- SRC(Stamped in runout areas)
- Record Company
- Collectables Records Corp.
- Pressed By
- Specialty Records Corporation
Specifications
- Artist
- The Cellos
- Genre
- Rock
- Style
- Doo Wop, Rhythm & Blues
- Label
- Collectables
- Catalog number
- COL. 4017
- Country
- US
Tracklist
- ARang Tang Ding Dong
- BYou Took My Love
About this record
Specialty Records Corporation pressed this Collectables reissue of The Cellos' doo-wop single for the US market under catalogue COL. 4017, with the dead-wax matrix SRC COL 4017 A MJS 1-1 stamped into side A.
Only 3 copies are currently for sale across the market, yet demand sits at 6 want against 8 have in the collector community—a tight ratio that keeps pricing stable despite the reissue status.
What drives its value
The price spread on this 7-inch 45 RPM single runs from 10.28 USD in Mint condition down to 0.54 USD in Poor, with the most active trading zone between VG+ at 7.04 USD and VG at 4.87 USD. The current lowest asking price of 4.45 USD reflects the scarcity signal: only 3 copies listed across all platforms.
Collectables reissues of doo-wop and R&B material typically trade below original pressings, but the narrow want-to-have ratio (6 want versus 8 have) suggests this title holds steady collector interest rather than speculative demand. The two-track format and Specialty Records Corporation pressing plant mark this as a mid-catalogue reissue, not a first pressing, which anchors value in the mid-grade range rather than driving premium prices for Mint copies.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the Collectables label imprint and catalogue number COL. 4017 printed on the label.
The dead-wax runout on side A reads SRC COL 4017 A MJS 1-1, and side B carries SRC COL 4017 B MJS 1-1—both strings indicate Specialty Records Corporation as the pressing plant. The absence of a barcode confirms this as a reissue from the pre-barcode era of Collectables' catalog.
Grade by examining the vinyl surface under light: Mint (10.28 USD) shows no visible wear; NM (9.20 USD) permits only light dust; VG+ (7.04 USD) allows light surface marks audible only on quiet passages; VG (4.87 USD) shows visible scratches and groove wear. The single's two tracks—"Rang Tang Ding Dong" and "You Took My Love"—should play without skips or locked grooves to qualify for grades above Good.
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Listen
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Frequently asked
What is the catalogue number for this Collectables pressing?
COL. 4017. This number appears on both the label and the dead-wax matrix (SRC COL 4017 A MJS 1-1 on side A and SRC COL 4017 B MJS 1-1 on side B), confirming the Specialty Records Corporation pressing plant.
How much is a VG+ copy worth?
A VG+ copy is valued at 7.04 USD according to the price guide. The current lowest asking price across all listings is 4.45 USD, indicating that actual market copies may trade below guide value when supply is limited to 3 copies.
Why is this a reissue and not an original pressing?
The Collectables label and the SRC (Specialty Records Corporation) plant code in the runout identify this as a reissue. Collectables built its catalog by licensing and reissuing doo-wop and R&B material from earlier eras, typically without barcodes, as confirmed by the absence of a barcode on this copy.
What is the price difference between Mint and VG condition?
Mint is listed at 10.28 USD and VG at 4.87 USD. The gap reflects collector preference for unplayed copies, though only 3 copies are currently for sale, so actual prices may vary from guide estimates.
Is there strong collector demand for this title?
Demand is moderate: 6 collectors want it against 8 who own one. This 6-to-8 ratio suggests steady interest without speculative pressure, typical of mid-catalogue reissues in the doo-wop and R&B category.