UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- London American Recordings 45-HLU 9471
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MSC.5631Label A
MSC.5632Label B
Bill Haley And His CometsSpanish Twist / My Kind Of Woman
Vinyl pressings
Spanish Twist / My Kind Of Woman
by Bill Haley And His Comets · 1961
13 pressings9 countriesRock & RollTwistRock
Spanish Twist / My Kind Of Woman 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 Spanish Twist / My Kind Of Woman
10 pressings came out in 1961, the album's first year, in 6 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
1961- Label and catalog number
- London American Recordings 45-HLW 9471
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MSC.5631Label A
MSC.5632Label B
UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- London American Recordings 45-HL-W 9471
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MSC.5631Label A
MSC.5632Label B
UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- London American Recordings HLU 9471
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
45-MSC-5631-1CSide A runout stamped
45-MSC-5632-1CSide B runout stamped
MSC 5631Side A label number
MSC 5632Side B label number
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Gone Records Gone 5111Gone Records Gone 5111
- Format
- 7", Single
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Gone Records Gone 5111
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
(G-805A side label
(G-806)B side label
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.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Denmark | London Records HL 9471 / London American Recordings 45-HLW 9471First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Germany | London Records DL 20 495First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1961 | Ireland | London American Recordings 45-HL-U 9471First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1961 | New Zealand | London American Recordings NZL-U 722First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1961 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HLU 9471First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HLW 9471First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1961 | UK | London American Recordings HLU 9471First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1961 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HL-W 9471First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1961 | US | Gone Records Gone 5111First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1961 | US | Gone Records Gone 5111 / Gone Records Gone 5111First year7", Single | 7", Single |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | London Records 9-5.3417", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Canada | Record-O-Rama 60047", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | Greece | London Records 45-GL 70417", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ASpanish Twist
- BMy Kind Of Woman
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Spanish Twist / My Kind Of Woman are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Spanish Twist / My Kind Of Woman are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Spanish Twist / My Kind Of Woman first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in UK, US, Denmark, Germany and more. One of them is London American Recordings 45-HLU 9471.
How do I tell if my copy of Spanish Twist / My Kind Of Woman is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-HLU 9471, 45-HLW 9471, 45-HL-W 9471, HLU 9471) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MSC.5631 and MSC.5632. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Spanish Twist / My Kind Of Woman 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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