US
March 1962- Label and catalog number
- Checker LP-2982Checker LP 2982
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
11413Side A runout, etched
11414Side B runout, etched
SheldonSide A&B runout, stamped
U-11413Side A Label
Bo DiddleyBo Diddley's A Twister
Vinyl pressings
Bo Diddley's A Twister
by Bo Diddley · 1962
16 pressings5 countriesRhythm & BluesTwistRockBlues
Bo Diddley's A Twister 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 Bo Diddley's A Twister
5 pressings came out in 1962, the album's first year, in 2 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
March 1962- Label and catalog number
- Checker LP-2982
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
11413 SheldonSide A runout, etched. "Sheldon" stamped
11414 SheldonSide B runout, etched. "Sheldon" stamped
U-11413Label side A
U-11414Label side B
US
March 1962- Label and catalog number
- Checker LP-2982
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
11413 SheldonRunout side A, etched, "Sheldon" stamped
11414 SheldonRunout side B, etched, "Sheldon" stamped
U-11413Label side A
U-11414Label side B
US
March 1962- Label and catalog number
- Checker LP-2982
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
Canada
March 1962- Label and catalog number
- Checker LP-2982
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
LP-2982-S1Side 1
LP-2982-S-2Side 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Canada | Checker LP-2982First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Checker LP-2982 / Checker LP 2982First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Checker LP-2982First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1962 | US | Checker LP-2982First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Checker LP-2982First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | Checker LPS-2982LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Checker LP-2982LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | Checker LPS-2982LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1968 | Sweden | Sonet GP-9933 / Grand Prix GP-9933LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Europe | Rumble Records RUM2011071LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2016 | Europe | DOL DOS686HLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2017 | Europe | Vinyl Lovers 6785468LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Taiwan | First Record Ⓢ FL-1048LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| ? | Taiwan | First Record FL-1048LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Mono · Unofficial, Mono, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Mono · Unofficial, Mono, Colored vinyl |
| ? | US | Checker LPS-2982LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Checker LP-2982LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Detour1:54
- A2She's Alright2:55
- A3Doin' The Jaguar2:13
- A4Who Do You Love2:09
- A5Shank1:50
- A6Road Runner2:38
- A7My Babe1:41
- B1The Twister2:00
- B2Hey, Bo Diddley1:47
- B3Hush Your Mouth2:15
- B4Bo Diddley2:17
- B5I'm Looking For A Woman2:23
- B6Here 'Tis2:20
- B7I Know2:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bo Diddley's A Twister are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Bo Diddley's A Twister are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1962 and 2017.
When was Bo Diddley's A Twister first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US, Canada. One of them is Checker LP-2982, released March 1962.
How do I tell if my copy of Bo Diddley's A Twister is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LP-2982) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 11413 and 11414. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bo Diddley's A Twister 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.
