Netherlands
1960- Label and catalog number
- Parkway CP 26358Cameo CP 26358
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Chubby CheckerLet's Twist Again / The Twist
Vinyl pressings
Let's Twist Again / The Twist
by Chubby Checker · 1960
75 pressings21 countriesRock & RollTwistRock
Let's Twist Again / The Twist 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 Let's Twist Again / The Twist
1 pressing 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 75 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s26 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Netherlands | Parkway CP 26358 / Cameo CP 26358First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Austria | Columbia C 22 006 / Columbia 45 DW 59427", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Brazil | Fermata FB-7801Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1961 | Denmark | Karusell KFF 4377", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Denmark | Karusell KFF 4377", Single | 7", Single |
| 1961 | Denmark | Karusell KFF 4377", Single | 7", Single |
| 1961 | Denmark | Karusell KFF 4377", Single | 7", Single |
| 1961 | Denmark | Karusell KFF 4377", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Denmark | Karusell KFF 4377", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Germany | Ariola 45 255 A7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Germany | Ariola 45 255 ASingle, 7", 45 RPM | Single, 7", 45 RPM |
| 1961 | Germany | Ariola 45 255 ASingle, 7", 45 RPM | Single, 7", 45 RPM |
| 1961 | Greece | Columbia SCMG 1477", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Hong Kong | Diamond D.121 X 457", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Hong Kong | Diamond D.121 X 457", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1970s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Spain | London Records MO 15597", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1975 | Spain | London Records MO 15597", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1975 | UK | London Records HLU 105127", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1975 | UK | London Records HLU 105127", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1975 | UK | London Records HLU 105127", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1975 | UK | London Records HLU 105127", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1976 | France | London Records 86.5217", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1976 | France | London Records 86.5217", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | Germany | London Records 6.11798 / London Records 6.11798 AC7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Germany | London Records 6.11798 / London Records 6.11798 AC7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1976 | Japan | London Records CM-10027", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Netherlands | London Records 6101 2647", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Turkey | London Records 760757", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Bolivia | London Records LBS - 0127", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Japan | London Records CM-10517", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | UK | Creole Records CRT 10012", 45 RPM, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1987 | UK | Creole Records CR 1007", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
| 1989 | US | Eric Records 3207", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | US | Collectables COL. 38577", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown29 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Philips P. 8247", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Argentina | London Records 12997", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Belgium | London Records 79.689 / London Records 79.689-Y7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Belgium | London Records 79.689 / London Records 1 25/79.689Y7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Belgium | London Records 79.689 / London Records 79.689 y7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Belgium | London Records 79.689 / London Records 125/79.689-Y7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Belgium | London Records 79.689 / London Records 1 25/79.689Y7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Belgium | London Records 79.689 / London Records 79.689 y7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Belgium | London Records 79.689 / London Records 79.689-Y7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| ? | Belgium | London Records 79.689 / London Records 1 25/79.689Y7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Belgium | London Records 125-79.689Y / London Records 79.6897", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Germany | Cameo Parkway 10 878 AT7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Germany | Ariola 45 255 ASingle, 7", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | Single, 7", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| ? | Greece | London Records 7131 / London Records HLU 105127", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Italy | London Records HL 105127", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ALet's Twist Again2:15
- BThe Twist2:33
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Let's Twist Again / The Twist are there?
75 vinyl pressings of Let's Twist Again / The Twist are listed here, from 21 countries, released between 1960 and 1997.
When was Let's Twist Again / The Twist first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in Netherlands. One of them is Parkway CP 26358.
How do I tell if my copy of Let's Twist Again / The Twist is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CP 26358) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Let's Twist Again / 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.
