US
1961- Label and catalog number
- ABC-Paramount ABC-399
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ABC 399-ASide A, etched
ABC 399-BSide B, etched
Bell SoundStamped both sides
Barry MannWho Put The Bomp
Vinyl pressings
Who Put The Bomp
by Barry Mann · 1961
13 pressings4 countriesTwistRock & RollRockPop
Who Put The Bomp was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Who Put The Bomp
4 pressings came out in 1961, the album's first year, in 3 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
1961- Label and catalog number
- ABC-Paramount ABC-399
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ABC 399-A LW Bell SoundRunout A
ABC 399-B LW Bell SoundRunout B
UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice CLP 1559
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Canada
1961- Label and catalog number
- ABC-Paramount ABC-399
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Canada | ABC-Paramount ABC-399First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | UK | His Master's Voice CLP 1559First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | ABC-Paramount ABC-399First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | ABC-Paramount ABC-399First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1963 | US | ABC-Paramount ABCS-399LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | ABC-Paramount ABC-399LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Japan | ABC-Paramount YZ-8069-ABLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1978 | Japan | ABC Records YZ-8069-ABLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Japan | MCA Records P-11572LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | US | ABC-Paramount ABCS-399LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1996 | US | ABC-Paramount ABCS-399LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Star STAR-1010LP | LP |
| ? | US | ABC-Paramount ABCS-399LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Who Put The Bomp (In The Bomp, Bomp, Bomp)2:42
- A2I Love How You Love Me2:45
- A3The Way Of A Clown2:43
- A4Sweet Little You1:48
- A5Bless You2:09
- A6The Millionaire2:30
- B1War Paint2:20
- B2Happy Birthday Broken Heart2:36
- B3Countin' Teardrops (Instead Of Sheep)2:02
- B4Footsteps2:30
- B5Find Another Fool2:30
- B6Love, True Love (I Put You Down)2:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Who Put The Bomp are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Who Put The Bomp are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1961 and 1996.
When was Who Put The Bomp first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is ABC-Paramount ABC-399.
How do I tell if my copy of Who Put The Bomp is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ABC-399, CLP 1559) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ABC 399-A and ABC 399-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Who Put The Bomp 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.