UK
1960- Label and catalog number
- London American Recordings 45-HLG 9331
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45-MSX-5079-1CRunout side A
45-MSX-5080-1CRunout side B
MSX.5079Label side A
MSX.5080Label side B
Buddy KnoxLing-Ting-Tong
Vinyl pressings
Ling-Ting-Tong
by Buddy Knox · 1960
11 pressings5 countriesRockabillyRock
Ling-Ting-Tong 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 Ling-Ting-Tong
2 pressings came out in 1960, 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
1960- Label and catalog number
- London American Recordings 45-HL-G 9331
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45-MSX-5079-1CRunout side A
45-MSX-5080-1CRunout side B
MSX.5079Label side A
MSX.5080Label side B
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.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HLG 9331First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HL-G 9331First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1961 | Australia | London Records HL-17897", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1961 | Canada | London Liberty F-553057", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Germany | London Records DL 20 4057", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | UK | London American Recordings HLG 93317", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1961 | US | Liberty F-553057", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | US | Liberty F-553057", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | US | Liberty F-553057", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo |
| 1961 | US | Liberty F-553057", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1961 | US | Liberty #55305 / Liberty F-553057", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ALing-Ting-Tong2:07
- BThe Kisses1:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ling-Ting-Tong are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Ling-Ting-Tong are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1960 and 1961.
When was Ling-Ting-Tong first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in UK. One of them is London American Recordings 45-HLG 9331.
How do I tell if my copy of Ling-Ting-Tong is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-HLG 9331, 45-HL-G 9331) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-MSX-5079-1C and 45-MSX-5080-1C. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ling-Ting-Tong 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.