France
1967- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records 61.163
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
PPN 3031Label side A
PPN 3032Label side B
Arthur SmithGuitar Boogie
Vinyl pressings
Guitar Boogie
by Arthur Smith · 1967
14 pressings3 countriesRock & RollRockabillyRock
Guitar Boogie was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 Guitar Boogie
3 pressings came out in 1967, the album's first year. 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.
France
1967- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records 61 163MGM Records 61.163
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MGM 61 163 PPN 3 031 DN 380Runout area side A
MGM 61 163 PPN 3 032 DN 380Runout area side B
PPN 3031On label side A
PPN 3032On label side B
France
1967- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records 61 163
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | France | MGM Records 61.163First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | France | MGM Records 61 163 / MGM Records 61.163First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | France | MGM Records 61 163First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Germany | MGM Records 2006 001 / MGM Records 20060017", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1970 | Spain | MGM Records 20 06 0017", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | France | Polydor 2121 2017", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1972 | France | Polydor 2121 2017", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | MGM Records 61 163 / Polydor 61 1637", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | France | Polydor 2121 2017", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | MGM Records 61 1637", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| ? | France | MGM Records 61.1637", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | France | Polydor 2121 2017", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | France | MGM Records 61 163 / MGM Records 61.1637", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | France | MGM Records 61 1637", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- AGuitar Boogie3:10
- BBanjo Rag2:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Guitar Boogie are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Guitar Boogie are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1967 and 1972.
When was Guitar Boogie first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in France. One of them is MGM Records 61.163.
How do I tell if my copy of Guitar Boogie is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 61.163, 61 163) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PPN 3031 and PPN 3032. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Guitar Boogie 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.