UK
1969- Label and catalog number
- Jay Boy BOY 25
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
Bob & EarlHarlem Shuffle
Vinyl pressings
Harlem Shuffle
by Bob & Earl · 1969
17 pressings5 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Harlem Shuffle was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Harlem Shuffle
4 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year. 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
1969- Label and catalog number
- Jay Boy BOY 25
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Push-out Centre
- Runout / matrix
PR BOY 25 AA Side Runout
PR BOY 25 BB Side Runout
UK
1969- Label and catalog number
- Jay Boy BOY 25
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
1969- Label and catalog number
- Jay Boy BOY 25
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Push-out Centre
- Runout / matrix
PR BOY 25 AA Side Runout
PR BOY 25 BB Side Runout
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.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | UK | Jay Boy BOY 25First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | UK | Jay Boy BOY 25First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | UK | Jay Boy BOY 25First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | UK | Jay Boy BOY 25First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Belgium | supreme records S.4157", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Germany | London Records DL 20955 / Contempo DL 209557", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Germany | Not On Label no7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
| 1973 | Germany | London Records DL 20955 / Contempo DL 209557", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Portugal | Contempo PC R 4D7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | UK | Contempo C R 47", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | UK | Contempo C R 47", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | Contempo-Raries CS.90167", Reissue | 7", Reissue |
| 1974 | UK | Contempo-Raries CS.90167", Reissue | 7", Reissue |
| 1974 | UK | Contempo-Raries CS 90167", Reissue | 7", Reissue |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | France | Vogue 1021787", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Surprise JTU 8007", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Belgium | Contempo BE 120-31307", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- AHarlem Shuffle2:10
- BSend For Me, I'll Be There2:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Harlem Shuffle are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Harlem Shuffle are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1969 and 1986.
When was Harlem Shuffle first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in UK. One of them is Jay Boy BOY 25.
How do I tell if my copy of Harlem Shuffle is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BOY 25) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Harlem Shuffle 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.
