US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Parkway P-7040
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
P 7040 A-1 S.R. AudioMatrixEtched side A, except AudioMatrix stamped
P 7040 A-1 S.R. AudioMatrixEtched side B, except AudioMatrix stamped
Chubby CheckerChubby's Folk Album
Vinyl pressings
Chubby's Folk Album
by Chubby Checker · 1964
12 pressings7 countriesRock & RollRockPop
Chubby's Folk Album was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Chubby's Folk Album
9 pressings came out in 1964, 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
1964- Label and catalog number
- Parkway SP-7040
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Parkway P-7040Parkway LP-7040
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
P 7040A-1 S.R. L+ AudioMatrixSide 1 stamped
P 7040B-1 S.R. L+ AudioMatrixSide 2 stamped
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Parkway P-7040
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, White Label, Mono · DJ COPY
- Runout / matrix
P 7040 A-1 S.R. AudioMatrixEtched side A, except AudioMatrix stamped
P 7040 A-1 S.R. AudioMatrixEtched side B, except AudioMatrix stamped
Australia
1964- Label and catalog number
- Parkway P-7040Columbia P-7040
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Canada
1964- Label and catalog number
- Parkway P-7040(C)Parkway P-7040
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
P-7040-S1side A runout, etched
P-7040-S2side B runout, etched
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.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Australia | Parkway P-7040 / Columbia P-7040First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Canada | Parkway P-7040(C) / Parkway P-7040First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Canada | Parkway P-7040(C) / Parkway P-7040First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Colombia | Parkway P-7040First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Germany | Cameo Parkway 72 502 ITFirst yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Parkway P-7040First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Parkway SP-7040First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Parkway P-7040 / Parkway LP-7040First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Parkway P-7040First yearLP, Album, Promo, White Label, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, White Label, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Parkway P-7040LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | New Zealand | Parkway P-7040LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Venezuela | Parkway PLP-2025LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Go Tell My Baby2:32
- A2Hey, Bobba Needle2:16
- A3The Doodang2:30
- A4Ole Anna1:50
- A5Everybody Loves Saturday Night2:15
- A6Ah, Si Mon Moine2:36
- B1Loddy Lo2:07
- B2Sippin' Cider Through A Straw2:27
- B3Tzena, Tzena2:36
- B46-0-92:35
- B5Hooka Tooka2:10
- B6Doncha Get Tired1:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Chubby's Folk Album are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Chubby's Folk Album are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Chubby's Folk Album first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, Australia, Canada, Colombia and more. One of them is Parkway P-7040.
How do I tell if my copy of Chubby's Folk Album is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use P-7040, SP-7040, P-7040(C), 72 502 IT) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, P 7040 A-1 S.R. AudioMatrix and P 7040 A-1 S.R. AudioMatrix. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Chubby's Folk Album 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.
