Canada
1963- Label and catalog number
- Dimension D-1010X
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
D-1010-1Runout Side A
D-1010-S2Runout Side B
Big Dee IrwinSwinging On A Star / Another Night With The Boys
Vinyl pressings
Swinging On A Star / Another Night With The Boys
by Big Dee Irwin · 1963
17 pressings7 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Swinging On A Star was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Swinging On A Star
15 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year, in 7 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.
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Colpix Records PX 11010
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4-Pronged Centre
- Runout / matrix
PX 11010 A-1M 3 KTA side, stamped/etched
PX 11010 B-1M 4 PB side, stamped/etched
PX.11010-ALabel side A
PX.11010-BLabel side B
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Colpix Records PX 11010
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid centre
- Runout / matrix
PX 11010 A-1MA side, stamped
PX 11010 B-1MB side, stamped
PX.11010-ALabel side A
PX.11010-BLabel side B
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Dimension 1010
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
10060 *B *Bell SoundA-side runout, etched unless *stamped - variant 1
10061 N 2 *B *Bell SoundB-side runout, etched unless *stamped - variant 1
10060 < B Bell SoundA-side runout, etched/stamped - variant 2
10061 / B Bell SoundB-side runout, etched/stamped - variant 2
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Colpix Records PX 11010
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
PX 11010-ALabel side A
PX 11010-BLabel side B
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Dimension 1010
- 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 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Canada | Dimension D-1010XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Denmark | Colpix Records CP 15042First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Netherlands | Colpix Records CX 42.906First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Netherlands | Colpix Records CX 42.906First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Scandinavia | Colpix Records CP 15042First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1963 | Sweden | Colpix Records CP 15042 / Colpix Records CP-15042First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1963 | Sweden | Colpix Records CP 15042First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1963 | Sweden | Colpix Records CP-15042 / Colpix Records CP 15042First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1963 | Sweden | Colpix Records CP-15042 / Colpix Records CP 15042First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1963 | Sweden | Colpix Records CP-15042 / Colpix Records CP 15042First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1963 | UK | Colpix Records PX 11010First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | UK | Colpix Records PX 11010First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1963 | UK | Colpix Records PX 11010First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | US | Dimension 1010First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1963 | US | Dimension 1010First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | Colpix Records CX 42.9067", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Scandinavia | Colpix Records CP-15042 / Colpix Records CP 150427", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ASwinging On A Star2:30
- BAnother Night With The Boys2:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Swinging On A Star are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Swinging On A Star are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Swinging On A Star first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in Canada, UK, US, Denmark and more. One of them is Dimension D-1010X.
How do I tell if my copy of Swinging On A Star is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use D-1010X, PX 11010, 1010, CP 15042) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, D-1010-1 and D-1010-S2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Swinging On A Star 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.