US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Decca 29418
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
W87325T5A
W87326W1A
Vinyl pressings
Birth Of The Boogie / Mambo Rock
by Bill Haley And His Comets · 1955
39 pressings14 countriesRock & RollRock
Birth Of The Boogie / Mambo Rock was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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 Birth Of The Boogie / Mambo Rock
28 pressings came out in 1955, 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
1955- Label and catalog number
- Decca 9-29418
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Richmond Pressing
- Runout / matrix
(45-87325)Label A
(45-87326)◈Label B
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Decca 29418
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
W87325T17ASide A runout, machine stamped
W87326T24ASide B runout, machine stamped
W87325T16ASide A runout, machine stamped
W87326T16ASide B runout, machine stamped
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Decca 9-29418
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
R R45 87325 33A-Side - Stamped
R R45 87326 33B-Side - Stamped
(45-87325)A-Side - Label
(45-87326)◈B-Side - Label
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Decca 9-29418
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45 87325 23 1Side A runout, variant 1
45 87326 20 1Side B runout, variant 1
45 87325 18 1Side A runout, variant 2
45 87326 25 1Side B runout, variant 2
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Decca 9-29418
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
R45 87325 33 RStamped in runout side A
R45 87326 33 RStamped in runout side B
(45-87325)Label A
(45-87326)◈Label B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 39 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s29 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Belgium | Omega 61.009First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | Belgium | Decca 9.61.009First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | Canada | Decca 9-29418First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | Canada | Decca 29418First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | Finland | Rhythm BM 5405First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | India | Columbia POPD. 5021First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | Japan | Decca DE-363First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Mono · Mono | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | Netherlands | Decca M 33858First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | New Zealand | Columbia DNZ.5077First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | UK | Brunswick 05405First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | UK | Decca BM.5405First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | UK | Decca 45-BM 05405First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | UK | Brunswick 45-05405First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | UK | Brunswick 05405Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1955 | UK | Decca BM 05405First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Columbia DO-70204Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Australia | Columbia DO-70204Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Belgium | Omega 9.61.0097", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Belgium | Decca 61.009Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | France | CID UM 95.5067", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Italy | Fonit 1996Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Mexico | Decca 9-294187", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Portugal | Decca BM 05405Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Brunswick 05405Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single, Repress |
| ? | UK | Brunswick 05405Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single, Repress |
Tracklist
- ABirth Of The Boogie2:14
- BMambo Rock2:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Birth Of The Boogie / Mambo Rock are there?
39 vinyl pressings of Birth Of The Boogie / Mambo Rock are listed here, from 14 countries.
When was Birth Of The Boogie / Mambo Rock first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in US, UK, Belgium, Canada and more. One of them is Decca 29418.
How do I tell if my copy of Birth Of The Boogie / Mambo Rock is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 29418, 9-29418, 05405, BM.5405) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, W87325T5A and W87326W1A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Birth Of The Boogie / Mambo Rock 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.
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