Sweden
1985- Label and catalog number
- Mariann MAS 2434
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MAS 2434 A-Cu 850507 GP
MAS 2434 B-Cu 850507 GP
Vinyl pressings
Let It Swing
by Bobbysocks · 1985
21 pressings11 countriesSchlagerPop RockDiscoElectronic
Let It Swing was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Let It Swing
21 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 11 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.
Sweden
1985- Label and catalog number
- Mariann MAS 2434Bahama Records A/S BHRS 7003
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BHRS 7003 A PD-CR ÅSide A runout
BHRS 7003 B PD-CR ÅSide B runout
Sweden
1985- Label and catalog number
- Bahama Records A/S BHRS 7003
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BHRS 7003 A PD-CR ÅSide A runout
BHRS 7003 B PD-CR ÅSide B runout
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- RCA PB 40127RCA PB-40127
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PB·40127·A1 JA CC AHand Etched & Stamped Runout, Side A, Variant 1
PB·40127·B3 4 JA AHand Etched & Stamped Runout, Side B, Variant 1
PB·40127·A2 JA 4Hand Etched Runout, Side A, Variant 2
PB·40127·B3 Ͻ JAHand Etched Runout, Side B, Variant 2
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- RCA PT-40128
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Australia
1985- Label and catalog number
- Interfusion K-9858
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | Interfusion K-9858First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | France | RCA Victor PB 40127 / RCA PB 40127First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | France | RCA PB 40127First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Germany | Metronome 883 039-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Germany | Metronome 883 039-7 ME / Metronome 883 039-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Greece | Music-Box SMB 10154First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Japan | RCA RPS-182 / RCA PB-40127First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Japan | RCA RPS-182First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Netherlands | RCA PB-40127First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Netherlands | RCA PT-40128First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Netherlands | RCA PB-40127First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Portugal | Polydor 883 039-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Scandinavia | Bahama Records A/S BHRS 7003First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Scandinavia | Mega Records MRCS 2038First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Spain | RCA Victor SPBO-7486First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ALet It Swing2:50
- BLa Det Svinge2:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Let It Swing are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Let It Swing are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Let It Swing first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Sweden, UK, Australia, France and more. One of them is Mariann MAS 2434.
How do I tell if my copy of Let It Swing is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MAS 2434, BHRS 7003, PB 40127, PT-40128) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MAS 2434 A-Cu 850507 GP and MAS 2434 B-Cu 850507 GP. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Let It Swing 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.
