US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Roulette SR 25298
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Dave "Baby" CortezOrgan Shindig
Vinyl pressings
Organ Shindig
by Dave "Baby" Cortez · 1965
10 pressings4 countriesSoul-JazzRhythm & BluesSoulJazz
Organ Shindig was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Organ Shindig
8 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 3 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
1965- Label and catalog number
- Roulette SR25298
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
RSD431A-1D Bell SoundRunout A
RSD431BRunout B
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Roulette R25298Roulette R-25298
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
RLP-431A AB\4/65 AudioMatrixRunout, side A
RLP-431B AB\4/65 AudioMatrixRunout, side B
RLP-431-ALabel, side A
RLP-431-BLabel, side B
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Roulette R25298Roulette R-25298
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Canada
1965- Label and catalog number
- Roulette SR25298Roulette SR-25298
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Canada
1965- Label and catalog number
- Roulette R25298
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
RLP-431-ASide A
RLP-431A > 1765Runout, Side A, Stamped
RLP-431-BSide B
RLP-431 / B > 1765Runout, Side B, Stamped
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.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Canada | Roulette SR25298 / Roulette SR-25298First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | Canada | Roulette R25298First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Canada | Roulette R25298First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | New Zealand | Roulette R25298First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Roulette SR 25298First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Roulette SR25298First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Roulette R25298 / Roulette R-25298First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Roulette R25298 / Roulette R-25298First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | Mexico | Tico Mexico R-2546LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | Mexico | Tico Mexico R-2546 / Discos Tico, S. A. R-2546LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Shake2:30
- A2Watermelon Man2:05
- A3The Boy From New York City2:32
- A4Can't Buy Me Love2:15
- A5How Sweet It Is2:25
- A6Twine Time2:25
- B1Stagger Lee2:15
- B2Yeh, Yeh2:26
- B3Searchin'2:30
- B4Come See About Me2:23
- B5Where Did Our Love Go2:35
- B6Paper Tiger2:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Organ Shindig are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Organ Shindig are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1965 and 1968.
When was Organ Shindig first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, Canada, New Zealand. One of them is Roulette SR 25298.
How do I tell if my copy of Organ Shindig is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SR 25298, SR25298, R25298) 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 Organ Shindig 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.
