UK
March 1962- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SEG8155
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Green Labels
- Runout / matrix
7TCA 1839-1 N R OT 1Runout A side
7TCA 1840-1 N A OT 1Runout B side
7TCA1839Label A side
7TCA1840Label B side
Chubby CheckerKing Of The Twist
Vinyl pressings
King Of The Twist
by Chubby Checker · 1962
10 pressings5 countriesVocalTwistRockPop
King Of The Twist was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 King Of The Twist
5 pressings came out in 1962, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Australia
1962- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SEGO 8155Columbia SEGO-8155
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
7XCT1239Side A Runout
7XCT1240Side B Runout
7XCA1839 7XCT1239Side A [Label]
7XCA1840 7XCT1240Side B [Label]
Australia
1962- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SEGO 8155Columbia SEGO-8155
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
7XCA1839 7XCT1239Side A [Label]
7XCA1840 7XCT1240Side B [Label]
Australia
1962- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SEGO 8155Columbia SEGO-8155
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
7XCA1839 7XCT1239Side A [Label]
7XCA1840 7XCT1240Side B [Label]
Australia
1962- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SEGO 8155Columbia SEGO-8155
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
7XCA1839 7XCT1239Side A [Label]
7XCA1840 7XCT1240Side B [Label]
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Australia | Columbia SEGO 8155 / Columbia SEGO-8155First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Australia | Columbia SEGO 8155 / Columbia SEGO-8155First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Australia | Columbia SEGO 8155 / Columbia SEGO-8155First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Australia | Columbia SEGO 8155 / Columbia SEGO-8155First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | UK | Columbia SEG 81557", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | UK | Columbia SEG8155First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | India | Columbia SEG81557", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Netherlands | Columbia SEG 81557", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Netherlands | Columbia SEG 81557", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Pakistan | Columbia EKCF-47", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Tracklist
- A1The Twist
- A2Mr Twister
- B1Let's Twist Again
- B2Twist Train
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of King Of The Twist are there?
10 vinyl pressings of King Of The Twist are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was King Of The Twist first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in UK, Australia. One of them is Columbia SEG8155, released March 1962.
How do I tell if my copy of King Of The Twist is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SEG8155, SEGO 8155) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7TCA 1839-1 N R OT 1 and 7TCA 1840-1 N A OT 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is King Of The Twist 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.
