US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 9-55140
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Pinckneyville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45 107649 3A-Side Stamped
45 107650 3B-Side Stamped
Bob McFadden & DorThe Mummy
Vinyl pressings
The Mummy
by Bob McFadden & Dor · 1959
11 pressings4 countriesBopNoveltyHorror RockJazz
The Mummy was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 The Mummy
10 pressings came out in 1959, the album's first year, in 4 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
1959- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 9-55140
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45 107649 1 1A runout etched, variant 1
45 107650 2 1B runout etched, variant 1
45 107649 1 1A runout etched, variant 2
45 107650 1 1B runout etched, variant 2
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 9-55140
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45 107649 2 1A runout stamped
45 107650 1 1B runout stamped
107,649A label matrix
107,650B label matrix
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 9-55140
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
1959- Label and catalog number
- Coral 45-Q 72378
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Tri Centre
UK
1959- Label and catalog number
- Coral 45-Q 72378
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · 4 Prong Centre
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.
1950s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Australia | Brunswick BK-4021First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1959 | Australia | Brunswick BK-4021First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1959 | Australia | Brunswick BK-4021First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | Canada | Brunswick 9-B-55140First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1959 | UK | Coral 45-Q 72378First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1959 | UK | Coral 45-Q 72378First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1959 | US | Brunswick 9-55140First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1959 | US | Brunswick 9-55140First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1959 | US | Brunswick 9-55140First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | US | Brunswick 9-55140First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Coral Q 723787", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AThe Mummy2:00
- BThe Beat Generation2:03
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Mummy are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Mummy are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was The Mummy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US, UK, Australia, Canada. One of them is Brunswick 9-55140.
How do I tell if my copy of The Mummy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 9-55140, 45-Q 72378, BK-4021, 9-B-55140) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45 107649 3 and 45 107650 3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Mummy 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.