Ray Of Light vinyl value
Madonna — Ray Of Light: pressings we track
| Pressing | Catalog | Country | Notes | Asking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Maverick | 9362-46847-1 | Europe | — | $72–$125 |
| 2003 Maverick | 9362-46847-1 | Europe | Misprint, Reissue, 180 Gram | $72–$125 |
| 2016 Maverick | R1-46847 | US | Reissue, 180 Gram | from $49 |
| 2018 Maverick | 9362-46847-1 | Europe | Reissue, 180 Gram | $72–$125 |
| 2019 Maverick | 9362-46847-1 | Europe | Reissue | $72–$125 |
| 2021 Maverick | 9362-46847-1 | Argentina | Reissue, 180g | $72–$125 |
| 2021 Maverick | R1 46847 | Worldwide | Reissue, 180 Gram | from $49 |
9 more pressings we track (no quoted eBay range)
| Pressing | Catalog | Country | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Maverick | WPJR-2003/2004 | Japan | Limited Edition, Gatefold |
| 1998 Maverick | WPJR-2003/2004 | Japan | Limited Edition, Promo, Gatefold |
| 1998 Warner Bros. | 9362-46847-3 | UK | Unofficial Release, Red |
| 1998 Maverick | 9362-46847-3 | US | Picture Disc, Unofficial Release, Limited Edition |
| 1998 Maverick | 9362-46847-3 | US | Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release |
| 2017 Maverick | 9362-46847-1 | Europe | Limited Edition, Reissue, Blue |
| 2018 Maverick | 603497856220 | Europe | Limited Edition, Reissue, Clear, 180gram |
| 2018 Maverick | RCV1 46847 | US | Limited Edition, Reissue, Clear, 180 gram |
| 2022 Enrich Music | 4711368321701 | Taiwan | Limited Edition, Reissue, 180 Gram |
No quoted range right now (why). Scan your copy in the app for a current read.
18 pressings tracked, 16 shown · catalog of 974,753 releases, August 2026
What separates the pressings
How to identify your copy
Three checks, in the order worth doing them.
- 1
Match the catalog number. It is printed on the spine and the record label. Check it together with the country against the pressings table above: the same number can appear in more than one country.
- 2
Read the runout. The code etched in the dead wax near the label names the exact pressing. On the 1998 Europe pressing it reads “WMME Alsdorf 936 246847-1-A Te 33 U/MIN” on side one and “WMME Alsdorf 936 246847-1-B2 Te 33 U/MIN” on side two. Jackets get swapped over the decades; the runout does not.
- 3
Grade the condition. The same pressing can be worth several times more in near mint than in VG. Grade the vinyl and the sleeve separately — our grading guide shows the standard scale.
A 1998 jacket with a later disc inside is a reissue in an original sleeve. Judge the pressing by the runout etching and the label, never by the cover.
Questions
Which pressing of Ray Of Light is worth the most?
The 1998 originals lead. Scarcer variants (the 1998 “Limited Edition, Gatefold” and the 1998 “Limited Edition, Promo, Gatefold”) can beat an ordinary early copy. After that it is all condition: the gap between near mint and VG is usually larger than the gap between pressings.
How do I tell if I have a 1998 original?
Match the catalog number on the spine and label against the table above, check the country, then read the etched code in the runout groove. On the 1998 Europe pressing the runout reads “WMME Alsdorf 936 246847-1-A Te 33 U/MIN”. A period jacket with a later disc inside is still a reissue.
How much is Ray Of Light worth today?
Sellers ask from $49 for the pressings we track; for the 1998 9362-46847-1 the median ask is $105 over 7 listings (eBay, Sep 19, 2026). Sold prices usually close lower. Scan your copy in the app for the range on your exact pressing and condition.
Not sure which pressing you have? Photograph the label and RecordScout names it, then shows a current value range for its condition.
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