UK
1995- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCST 40002
- Format
- 12", Single
- Runout / matrix
MCST 2̶0̶8̶3̶ ̶A̶-̶1̶-̶1̶-̶1̶ 40002 A-01-01-1Runout side A
MCST 2̶0̶8̶3̶ ̶B̶-̶1̶-̶1̶-̶1̶ 40002 B-01-01-1Runout side B
Vinyl pressings
Shimmy Shake
by 740 Boyz · 1995
18 pressings9 countriesEuro HouseHip-HouseElectronicHip Hop
Shimmy Shake was first pressed on vinyl in 1995. 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 Shimmy Shake
15 pressings came out in 1995, the album's first year, in 9 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
1995- Label and catalog number
- Cutting Records CR-331
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
UK
1995- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records WMCST 2083
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
UK
1995- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records WMCSTX 2083MCA Records WMCSX 2083
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
WMCSX 2083 A-1-1-1A Side
WMCSX 2083 B-1-1-1B Side
US
1995- Label and catalog number
- Cutting Records CR-331
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Promo
France
1995- Label and catalog number
- Feel The Rhythm FTR 3869-6
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Belgium | Byte Records BYTE 12042First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1995 | Brazil | Max Music 143.027First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1995 | Germany | SuburbanFirst year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1995 | Germany | Suburban 579 905-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1995 | Germany | Motor Music GmbH 740-BOYSFirst year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1995 | Italy | Bull & Butcher Recordings BB 2088 MXFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1995 | Spain | Max Music NM1123MXFirst year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1995 | UK | MCA Records MCST 40002First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1995 | UK | MCA Records WMCST 2083First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1995 | UK | MCA Records WMCSTX 2083 / MCA Records WMCSX 2083First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1995 | US | Cutting Records CR-331First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1995 | US | Cutting Records CR-331First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited |
| 1995 | France | Feel The Rhythm FTR 3869-6First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1995 | France | Feel The Rhythm FTR 3869-8First year12" | 12" |
| 1995 | Colombia | MRX Music 661529First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | MCA Records WMCST 208312", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
Tracklist
- A1Shimmy Shake (Extended Club Mix)
- A2Shimmy Shake (Dub Mixmaster)
- B1Shimmy Shake (Club Mix)
- B2Shimmy Shake (Instr. Mix)
- B3Shimmy Shake (Acapella)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Shimmy Shake are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Shimmy Shake are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1995 and 1998.
When was Shimmy Shake first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1995, in UK, US, France, Colombia and more. One of them is MCA Records MCST 40002.
How do I tell if my copy of Shimmy Shake is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCST 40002, CR-331, WMCST 2083, WMCSTX 2083) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MCST 2̶0̶8̶3̶ ̶A̶-̶1̶-̶1̶-̶1̶ 40002 A-01-01-1 and MCST 2̶0̶8̶3̶ ̶B̶-̶1̶-̶1̶-̶1̶ 40002 B-01-01-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Shimmy Shake 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.