US
July 1955- Label and catalog number
- Decca 29552
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Rockaway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
RW87922T43A RA stamped
RW87921T43A RB stamped
(87922)A label
(87921)◈B label
Bill Haley And His CometsRazzle-Dazzle / Two Hound Dogs
Vinyl pressings
Razzle-Dazzle / Two Hound Dogs
by Bill Haley And His Comets · 1955
34 pressings10 countriesRock & RollRock
Razzle-Dazzle / Two Hound Dogs 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 Razzle-Dazzle / Two Hound Dogs
24 pressings came out in 1955, 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.
US
July 4, 1955- Label and catalog number
- Decca 29552
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Richmond Pressing
- Runout / matrix
W87922T25A 3Side A runout, stamped
W87921T24A 3Side B runout, stamped
87922Side A label
(87921)◈Side B label
US
July 4, 1955- Label and catalog number
- Decca 29552
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Gloversville pRESSING
- Runout / matrix
W87922T7A 1Side A runout, stamped
W87921T3A || 1Side B runout, stamped
US
July 4, 1955- Label and catalog number
- Decca 29552
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Richmond Pressing
- Runout / matrix
W87922T30A 3Side A runout, stamped
W87921T28A 3Side B runout, stamped
87922Side A label
87921 ◈Side B label
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Decca 9-29552
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45 87922 13 1Runout A, variant 1
45 87921 6 1Runout B, variant 1
45 87922 14 1Runout A, variant 2
45 87921 13 1Runout B, variant 2
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Decca 9-29552
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Richmond Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45 87922 23 3A-Side - Stamped, variant 1
45 87921 40 3B-Side - Stamped, variant 1
45 87922 24 3A-Side- Stamped, variant 2
45 87921 27 3B-Side- Stamped, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 34 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s27 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Belgium | Decca 61.019First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | Belgium | Omega 61.019First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | Belgium | Decca 9.61.019First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | Canada | Decca 9-29552First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1955 | Canada | Decca 29552First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | Netherlands | Decca M 33897First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | New Zealand | Columbia DNZ.5117First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | UK | Brunswick 05453Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1955 | UK | Brunswick 45-05453First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | UK | Brunswick 45-05453First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | UK | Brunswick 45-05453First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | UK | Brunswick 05453First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | UK | Brunswick 05453Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1955 | US | Decca 9-29552First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | US | Decca 9-29552First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Decca BM.5453Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Italy | Fonit 2065Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Decca BM.5453Shellac, 10" | Shellac, 10" |
| ? | UK | Brunswick 05453Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| ? | UK | Decca BM.5453Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Uruguay | Decca 50010Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| ? | Uruguay | Decca 50010Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ARazzle-Dazzle2:41
- BTwo Hound Dogs2:54
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Razzle-Dazzle / Two Hound Dogs are there?
34 vinyl pressings of Razzle-Dazzle / Two Hound Dogs are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1955 and 1958.
When was Razzle-Dazzle / Two Hound Dogs first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in US, UK, Australia, Belgium and more. One of them is Decca 29552, released July 1955.
How do I tell if my copy of Razzle-Dazzle / Two Hound Dogs is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 29552, 9-29552, 45-05453, 05453) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RW87922T43A R and RW87921T43A R. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Razzle-Dazzle / Two Hound Dogs 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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