US
1960- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records K12961
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
60XY104A side deadwax - etched
60XY105B side deadwax - etched
Bing CrosbyMuskrat Ramble / Dardanella
Vinyl pressings
Muskrat Ramble / Dardanella
by Bing Crosby · 1960
15 pressings10 countriesVocalPop
Muskrat Ramble / Dardanella was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 Muskrat Ramble / Dardanella
14 pressings came out in 1960, 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
1960- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records K12961
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records K12961
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
UK
1960- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records 45-MGM-1107
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
60-XY-104Side A
60-XY-105Side B
UK
1960- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records 45-MGM-1107
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Australia
1960- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records MGM-5331
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Australia | MGM Records MGM-5331First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Denmark | MGM Records 45-MGM 6557First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Denmark | MGM Records 45-MGM 6557First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Ireland | MGM Records 45-MGM (I) 1107First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Italy | MGM Records K12961First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Netherlands | MGM Records HK 5037First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | New Zealand | MGM Records MGM 73076First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | New Zealand | MGM Records MGM 73076First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | South Africa | MGM Records MGM 19167First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | UK | MGM Records 45-MGM-1107First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | UK | MGM Records 45-MGM-1107First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1960 | US | MGM Records K12961First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | US | MGM Records K12961First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1960 | US | MGM Records K12961First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | MGM Records SPF-10717", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- AMuskrat Ramble2:58
- BDardanella2:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Muskrat Ramble / Dardanella are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Muskrat Ramble / Dardanella are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Muskrat Ramble / Dardanella first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US, UK, Australia, Denmark and more. One of them is MGM Records K12961.
How do I tell if my copy of Muskrat Ramble / Dardanella is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use K12961, 45-MGM-1107, MGM-5331, 45-MGM 6557) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 60XY104 and 60XY105. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Muskrat Ramble / Dardanella 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.
