US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Amy 804
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene · Bestway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
J 5620A-Side Runout Etching, variant 1
J 5621B-Side Runout Etching, variant 1
5620 J BA-Side Runout, variant 2
5621 JB-Side Runout, variant 2
Al Brown's TunetoppersThe Madison
Vinyl pressings
The Madison
by Al Brown's Tunetoppers · 1960
21 pressings10 countriesRhythm & BluesFunk / SoulPop
The Madison was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 The Madison
13 pressings came out in 1960, 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
1960- Label and catalog number
- Amy 804
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Black Labels
- Runout / matrix
5620 BA-Side Runout Etching
5621 JB-Side Runout Etching
5620A-Side Label
5621B-Side Label
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Amy 804
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
J 5620A-Side Runout Etching
J 5621B-Side Runout Etching
5620A-Side Label
5621B-Side Label
UK
1960- Label and catalog number
- Top Rank International JAR-374
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Australia
1960- Label and catalog number
- Top Rank International TRS-1546
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Belgium
1960- Label and catalog number
- Teeny Records T. 182
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Australia | Top Rank International TRS-1546First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Belgium | Teeny Records T. 182First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Belgium | Teeny Records T. 182First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Belgium | Teeny Records T.182First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Canada | London Records 45-M. 17093First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | Italy | Variety 10 001 FFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | Netherlands | CNR A 9013First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1960 | New Zealand | Top Rank International 45JAR-300First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | South Africa | Rave 45R 204First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | UK | Top Rank International JAR-374First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | US | Amy 804First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1960 | US | Amy 804First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1960 | US | Amy 804First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1961 | Greece | Fidelity 27517", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Greece | Athénée 45-TA 40197", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| ? | Greece | Stateside GSS 1407", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Italy | Variety 10001 F / Variety 10 001 F7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Italy | Variety 10 001 F7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Netherlands | CNR A 90137", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Flashback Records FLB 117", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Flashback Records FLB 117", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AThe Madison2:32
- BMo' Madison3:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Madison are there?
21 vinyl pressings of The Madison are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1960 and 1961.
When was The Madison first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US, UK, Australia, Belgium and more. One of them is Amy 804.
How do I tell if my copy of The Madison is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 804, JAR-374, TRS-1546, T. 182) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, J 5620 and J 5621. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Madison 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.