US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Checker 965
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
U-10359A-Side
U-9989B-Side
Bo DiddleyGun Slinger
Vinyl pressings
Gun Slinger
by Bo Diddley · 1960
11 pressings3 countriesRock & RollRhythm & BluesChicago BluesRock
Gun Slinger 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 Gun Slinger
11 pressings came out in 1960, the album's first year, in 3 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
- Checker 965
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
U-10359Label A
U-9989Label B
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Checker 965
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
10359-45 Sheldon [MR logo] △37122Side A runout
45-9989 Sheldon [MR logo] △37124Side B runout
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Checker 965
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
U-10359Label A
U-9989Label B
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Checker 965
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Deco style name
- Runout / matrix
U-10359Label A
U-9989Label B
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Checker 965
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
10359 SheldonSide A runout
9989 SheldonSide B runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Australia | Coronet KS-443First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1960 | Canada | Reo 8537XFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1960 | US | Checker 965First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1960 | US | Checker 965First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1960 | US | Checker 965First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | US | Checker 965First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1960 | US | Checker 965First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1960 | US | Checker 965First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1960 | US | Checker 965First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | US | Checker 965First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | US | Checker 965First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AGun Slinger1:50
- BSignifying Blues2:32
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Gun Slinger are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Gun Slinger are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Gun Slinger first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US, Australia, Canada. One of them is Checker 965.
How do I tell if my copy of Gun Slinger is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 965, KS-443, 8537X) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, U-10359 and U-9989. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Gun Slinger 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.
