US
June 1962- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records 45-16374
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MW 16970 I I A3Runout, side A, stamped
MW 16972 I I A3Runout, side B, stamped
MW-16970Side A Label
MW-16972Side B Label
Billy Vaughn And His OrchestraA Swingin' Safari
Vinyl pressings
A Swingin' Safari
by Billy Vaughn And His Orchestra · 1962
17 pressings10 countriesInstrumentalJazzPop
A Swingin' Safari was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 A Swingin' Safari
13 pressings came out in 1962, 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
June 1962- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records 45-16374
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45 MB-16970 (MR) △43630Side A Runout
45 MB-16972 (MR) △43638Side B Runout
MB-16970Side A Label
MB-16972Side B Label
US
June 1962- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records 45-16374
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
MW-16970Side A Label
MW-16972Side B Label
Australia
1962- Label and catalog number
- London Records HL-1984
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Belgium
1962- Label and catalog number
- London Records 16.374
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
FoD 9253
FoD 9254
Canada
1962- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records 16374X
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
16374-ASide A Matrix
16374-BSide B Matrix
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.
1960s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Australia | London Records HL-1984First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Belgium | London Records 16.374First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1962 | Canada | Dot Records 16374XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Germany | London Records DL 20 636First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Germany | London Records DL 20 636First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Germany | London Records DL 20 636First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Italy | London Records 45-HL 1424First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Mexico | Dot Records D-3088First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | New Zealand | London American Recordings NZL-D 779First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Sweden | Dot Records D-295First year7" | 7" |
| 1962 | US | Dot Records 45-16374First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | US | Dot Records 45-16374First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | US | Dot Records 45-16374First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | London Records HL-19847", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Belgium | London Records 9-16.3747", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| ? | Scandinavia | Dot Records D 2957", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Scandinavia | Dot Records D 2957", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- AA Swingin' Safari2:15
- BIndian Love Call1:57
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Swingin' Safari are there?
17 vinyl pressings of A Swingin' Safari are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was A Swingin' Safari first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US, Australia, Belgium, Canada and more. One of them is Dot Records 45-16374, released June 1962.
How do I tell if my copy of A Swingin' Safari is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-16374, HL-1984, 16.374, 16374X) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MW 16970 I I A3 and MW 16972 I I A3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Swingin' Safari 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.
