US
November 1957- Label and catalog number
- ABC-Paramount 45-9871
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
3055-8.A side deadwax - etched
3056-7.B side deadwax - etched
Vinyl pressings
At The Hop / Sometimes
by Danny & The Juniors · 1957
39 pressings10 countriesRock & RollDoo WopRock
At The Hop / Sometimes was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 At The Hop / Sometimes
26 pressings came out in 1957, the album's first year, in 6 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
November 1957- Label and catalog number
- ABC-Paramount 45-9871
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A.B.C.-3055-3 E-1661A Side Runout
A.B.C.-3056-3 E.1660B Side Runout
AMP 45-3055A Side Label
AMP 45-3056B Side Label
US
November 1957- Label and catalog number
- ABC-Paramount 45-9871
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
45-ABC-3055 3Runout A
45-ABC-3056 3Runout B
AMP 45-3055Side A Label
AMP 45-3056Side B Label
US
November 1957- Label and catalog number
- ABC-Paramount 45-9871
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-ABC-3055 Re-2 #1A Side runout, variant 1
45-ABC-3056 Re-2 #1B Side runout, variant 1
45-ABC-3055 Re1 #2A Side runout, variant 2
45-ABC-3056 Re-2 #1B Side runout, variant 2
US
November 1957- Label and catalog number
- ABC-Paramount 45-9871
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
ABC-3055 3 E-1661Runout A
ABC-3056 3 E-1660Runout B
AMP 45-3055Side A Label
AMP 45-3056Side B Label
US
November 1957- Label and catalog number
- ABC-Paramount 45-9871
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-ABC-3055 Re1A Side Runout
45-ABC-3056 Re 1B Side Runout
AMP 45-3055A Side Label
AMP 45-3056B Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 39 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s32 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Canada | Sparton 516RFirst yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | Denmark | Tono St. U 42011First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | Japan | ABC-Paramount PS-3First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | UK | His Master's Voice POP. 436First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | UK | His Master's Voice 45-POP 436First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | UK | His Master's Voice 45-POP 436First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Singular S-711First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Singular S-711First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | ABC-Paramount 9871First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | Canada | Sparton 4-516R / ABC-Paramount 4-516RFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | Sweden | Karusell KFF 217First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | UK | His Master's Voice POP 436First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1957 | US | ABC-Paramount 45-9871First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1957 | US | ABC-Paramount 45-9871First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1957 | US | ABC-Paramount 45-9871First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | US | ABC-Paramount 98717", 45 RPM, Reissue, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Styrene |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | US | Singular 45-5687", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1974 | US | Singular 45-5687", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1974 | US | Singular 45-5687", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Norway | Karusell KFF 2177", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | ABC Records 45-98717", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | ABC Records 45-98717", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AAt The Hop2:31
- BSometimes2:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of At The Hop / Sometimes are there?
39 vinyl pressings of At The Hop / Sometimes are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1957 and 1974.
When was At The Hop / Sometimes first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US, UK, Canada, Sweden and more. One of them is ABC-Paramount 45-9871, released November 1957.
How do I tell if my copy of At The Hop / Sometimes is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-9871, 78-9871, S-711, 9871) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 3055-8. and 3056-7.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is At The Hop / Sometimes 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.