US
1960- Label and catalog number
- King Records 45-5373
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-K4679Side A Label
45-K4677Side B Label
Bobby Freeman(I Do The) Shimmy Shimmy
Vinyl pressings
(I Do The) Shimmy Shimmy
by Bobby Freeman · 1960
13 pressings5 countriesRhythm & BluesRock & RollRockFunk / Soul
(I Do The) Shimmy Shimmy 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 (I Do The) Shimmy Shimmy
10 pressings came out in 1960, the album's first year, in 5 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
- King Records 45-5373
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
K-45-4679-C-4A Runout, small etched
K-45-4677-1B Runout, small etched
45-K4679A Label
45-K4677B Label
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- King Records 45-5373
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-K4679Side A Label
45-K4677Side B Label
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- King Records 45-5373
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
1960- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 45-R 4684
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45-K 4679 .45Label side A
45-K 4677 .45Label side B
UK
1960- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 45-R 4684
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 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 | Parlophone A8022First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | Australia | Parlophone A8022First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1960 | Brazil | Premier PK-203First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Canada | Delta D-3105First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | UK | Parlophone 45-R 4684First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | UK | Parlophone 45-R 4684First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1960 | US | King Records 45-5373First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | US | King Records 45-5373First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1960 | US | King Records 45-5373First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | US | King Records 45-5373First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Australia | Festival Records FK-11207", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | US | Gusto Records GT4-21737", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1988 | US | Collectables COL-36217", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A(I Do The) Shimmy Shimmy2:55
- BYou Don't Understand Me2:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of (I Do The) Shimmy Shimmy are there?
13 vinyl pressings of (I Do The) Shimmy Shimmy are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1960 and 1988.
When was (I Do The) Shimmy Shimmy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is King Records 45-5373.
How do I tell if my copy of (I Do The) Shimmy Shimmy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-5373, 45-R 4684, A8022, PK-203) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-K4679 and 45-K4677. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is (I Do The) Shimmy Shimmy 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.