US
1955- Label and catalog number
- ABC-Paramount 45-9658
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
AMP 45-92A side label
A(stamped) 45-92-N1(scribed)A side deadwax
AMP 45-93B side label
A(stamped) 45-93-N1(scribed)B side deadwax
Bobby ScottChain Gang
Vinyl pressings
Chain Gang
by Bobby Scott · 1955
12 pressings4 countriesRhythm & BluesFunk / Soul
Chain Gang was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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 Chain Gang
5 pressings came out in 1955, 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.
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- ABC-Paramount 9658
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
F9 0B 9794-AMP 78-92Runout, side A, stamped
F9 0B 9794-AMP 78-93Runout, side B, stamped
AMP 78-92Label side A
AMP 78-93Label side B
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- ABC-Paramount 9658
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- ABC-Paramount 45-9658
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AMP 45 92 F9 0W 9793 I 92 I A2Side A, Stamped
AMP [78 Scratched Out] 45 [Under] 93 F90W-9794 2 I D2Side B, Stamped
AMP 45-92Side A, Label
AMP 45-93Side B, Label
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- ABC-Paramount 9658
- 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | US | ABC-Paramount 45-9658First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1955 | US | ABC-Paramount 9658First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | US | ABC-Paramount 9658First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1955 | US | ABC-Paramount 9658First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1955 | US | ABC-Paramount 45-9658First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1956 | Australia | W & G WG-XPN 185Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | Australia | W & G WG-SPN 1857", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Sparton 196RShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Probe GFF 121 / Goldies 45 GFF 1217", 45 RPM, Promo, Reissue · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| ? | UK | Probe GFF 121 / Goldies 45 GFF 1217", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | ABC Records D-1478 / Dunhill D-14787", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Goldies 45 D-14787", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AChain Gang2:50
- BShadrach2:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Chain Gang are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Chain Gang are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1955 and 1957.
When was Chain Gang first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in US. One of them is ABC-Paramount 45-9658.
How do I tell if my copy of Chain Gang is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-9658, 9658) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AMP 45-92 and A(stamped) 45-92-N1(scribed). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Chain Gang 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.