Japan
November 1962- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA 21
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Al CaiolaKatusha
Vinyl pressings
Katusha
by Al Caiola · 1962
11 pressings5 countriesEasy ListeningSurfBeatJazz
Katusha was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Katusha
9 pressings came out in 1962, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Japan
1962- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-21
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records 45-UP-1007
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA 499
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZTSP 81754-1F, 443/2
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records 45-UP-1007
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA 499
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Canada | United Artists Records UA 499First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Italy | United Artists Records UA 499First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Japan | United Artists Records UA-21First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1962 | UK | United Artists Records 45-UP-1007First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | UK | United Artists Records 45-UP-1007First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1962 | US | United Artists Records UA 499First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1962 | US | United Artists Records UA 499First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1962 | US | United Artists Records UA 499First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Japan | United Artists Records UA 21First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Japan | United Artists Records 45S-199-UA7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Japan | United Artists Records HIT-70197", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AKatusha1:58
- BTwo Guitars2:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Katusha are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Katusha are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1962 and 1973.
When was Katusha first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in Japan, UK, US, Canada and more. One of them is United Artists Records UA 21, released November 1962.
How do I tell if my copy of Katusha is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use UA 21, UA-21, 45-UP-1007, UA 499) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Katusha 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.