US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Epic BN 568
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XSB49612-1G
XSB49613-1G
Chuck Sagle And His OrchestraPing Pong Percussion
Vinyl pressings
Ping Pong Percussion
by Chuck Sagle And His Orchestra · 1961
12 pressings5 countriesEasy ListeningJazzPop
Ping Pong Percussion was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Ping Pong Percussion
9 pressings came out in 1961, the album's first year, in 4 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
1961- Label and catalog number
- Epic LN 3696
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XEM49610-1A IIIVside A stamped & etched
XEM49611-1H IVside B stamped & etched
XEM 49610side A label
XEM 49611side B label
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Epic BN 568
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
XSB49612-1G A1Runout Side A (Stamped)
111111111111Runout Side A (Etched)
XSB49613-1F BRunout Side B (Stamped)
11Runout Side B (Etched)
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Epic BN 568
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
XSB49612-1B H1Side A runout, stamped; "H1" etched
XSB49613-1D H111Side B runout, stamped; "H111" etched
XSB 49612Side A label
XSB 49613Side B label
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Epic BN 568
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Gatefold
Argentina
1961- Label and catalog number
- Philips P 885226 Y
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Argentina | Philips P 885226 YFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | Canada | Epic BN 568First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1961 | Canada | Epic LN 3696First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | South Africa | Philips Stereorama PST 5023 / Philips Stereorama PST.5023First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Epic BN 568First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Epic LN 3696First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Epic BN 568First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Epic BN 568First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Epic BN 568First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | Philips STLP 900.001LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | South Africa | Philips BSK 3088LP | LP |
| ? | US | Epic LN 3696LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Who's Sorry Now2:20
- A2The Sheik Of Araby2:58
- A3For Me And My Gal2:26
- A4How Come You Do Me Like You Do2:14
- A5My Honey's Lovin' Arms2:41
- A6When The Saints Go Marching In2:20
- B1Make Love To Me2:39
- B2Cuddle Up A Little Closer2:36
- B3Stars Fell On Alabama2:52
- B4Muskrat Ramble1:55
- B5Someday Sweetheart2:30
- B6High Society2:09
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ping Pong Percussion are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Ping Pong Percussion are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Ping Pong Percussion first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, Argentina, Canada, South Africa. One of them is Epic BN 568.
How do I tell if my copy of Ping Pong Percussion is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BN 568, LN 3696, P 885226 Y, PST 5023) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XSB49612-1G and XSB49613-1G. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ping Pong Percussion 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.