US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Madison Records M130
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MA14186 RLSide A, etched
MA14187 RLSide B, etched
MA 14186A
MA 14187B
Danté And The EvergreensAlley-Oop
Vinyl pressings
Alley-Oop
by Danté And The Evergreens · 1960
11 pressings9 countriesDoo WopRockPop
Alley-Oop 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 Alley-Oop
10 pressings came out in 1960, the album's first year, in 9 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
1960- Label and catalog number
- Madison Records M130
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45-MA 14186 TK △35286-XSide A runout
45-MA-14187 △35286 RSide B runout
MA 14186Label A
MA 14187Label B
UK
1960- Label and catalog number
- Top Rank International JAR 402
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Australia
1960- Label and catalog number
- Top Rank International TRS-1555
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Canada
1960- Label and catalog number
- Barry B-3003X
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Germany
1960- Label and catalog number
- Top Rank International 75 095
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
75095 Y-1Runout Side A
75095 X-1Runout Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Australia | Top Rank International TRS-1555First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Canada | Barry B-3003XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Germany | Top Rank International 75 095First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | Italy | Top Rank International R. 2211First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1960 | Italy | Top Rank International R. 22117", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1960 | Japan | Top Rank International RANK-1068First year7" | 7" |
| 1960 | New Zealand | Top Rank International 45JAR-321First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Norway | Top Rank International JAR 402First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | UK | Top Rank International JAR 402First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | US | Madison Records M130First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1960 | US | Madison Records M130First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AAlley-Oop2:59
- BThe Right Time2:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Alley-Oop are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Alley-Oop are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Alley-Oop first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Madison Records M130.
How do I tell if my copy of Alley-Oop is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M130, JAR 402, TRS-1555, B-3003X) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MA14186 RL and MA14187 RL. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Alley-Oop 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.