Madonna — Ray of Light
Known pressings
22 distinct releases are catalogued for this album. Year, country, label and catalogue number are what identify a pressing — match all four before you buy.
| Year | Country | Label | Catalogue # | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | Maverick, Warner Bros. Records | 9362-46847-2 | CD |
| 1998 | AU | Maverick | 9362468472 | CD |
| 1998 | BR | Maverick, Warner Bros. Records | 936246847-2 | CD |
| 1998 | CA | Maverick | CDW 46847 | CD |
| 1998 | DE | Maverick | 3333 00022-2 | CD |
| 1998 | FR | Maverick | 9362-46847-1 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1998 | FR | Maverick, Warner Bros. Records | 9362-46847-2 | CD |
| 1998 | JP | Maverick, Warner Bros. Records | WPCR-2000 | CD |
| 1998 | JP | Maverick, Warner Music Japan | WPJR-2003/4 | 12" Vinyl — Limited Edition |
| 1998 | RU | Maverick, Warner Bros. Records | 9362-46847-2 | CD — bootleg |
| 1998 | US | Maverick | 9 46847-2 | CD |
| 1998 | US | Maverick, BMG Direct | 9 46847-2, D124984 | CD — BMG Club Edition |
| 1998 | XE | Maverick, Warner Bros. Records | 9362-46847-4 | Cassette |
| 1998 | XW | [no label] | — | CD |
| 1998 | ZA | Warner Bros. Records | WBCD 1886 | CD |
| 2003 | DE | Maverick, Warner Bros. Records | 9362-46847-1 | 12" Vinyl |
| 2005 | XW | Maverick, Warner | — | Digital Media |
| 2010 | JP | Maverick | WPCR-75527 | CD |
| 2015 | JP | Maverick, Warner Bros. Records | WPCR-80210 | CD |
| 2018 | US | Maverick, Warner Bros. Records | RCV1 46847 | 12" Vinyl |
| — | — | — | — | CD |
| — | — | — | 9362-46847-2 | CD — bootleg |
What to hunt
Ten editions worth chasing for this album, from the original first pressing to promo and audiophile issues.
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Original first pressing Vinyl
Madonna "Ray of Light" first press original vinyl
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Early country pressing Vinyl
Madonna "Ray of Light" early pressing vinyl
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Promo / white label Vinyl
Madonna "Ray of Light" promo white label vinyl
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Limited / numbered edition Vinyl
Madonna "Ray of Light" limited numbered vinyl
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Audiophile pressing Vinyl
Madonna "Ray of Light" audiophile vinyl pressing
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Early CD pressing CD
Madonna "Ray of Light" first press early CD
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Japan pressing CD
Madonna "Ray of Light" Japan CD pressing
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West Germany / early Europe pressing CD
Madonna "Ray of Light" West Germany early CD pressing
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Promo / sample CD CD
Madonna "Ray of Light" promo sample CD
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Audiophile / limited CD CD
Madonna "Ray of Light" audiophile limited CD