US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Amy 905
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
Bell Sound 6171 BRunout, Side A
6172Runout, Side B
6171Label Side A
6172Label Side B
Del ShannonHandy Man / Give Her Lots Of Lovin'
Vinyl pressings
Handy Man / Give Her Lots Of Lovin'
by Del Shannon · 1964
14 pressings11 countriesRock & RollPop RockRock
Handy Man / Give Her Lots Of Lovin' was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Handy Man / Give Her Lots Of Lovin'
12 pressings came out in 1964, the album's first year, in 10 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.
UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- Stateside SS 317
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45 KR 4335-1 NRunout side A variant 1
45 KR 4336-1 NRunout side B variant 1
45 KR 4335-1 N GG KT 1Runout side A variant 2
45 KR 4336-1 N GG KT 2Runout side B variant 2
UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- Stateside SS 317
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
44 KR 4335-1NA side runout stamped
45 KR 4336-!NB side runout stamped
45KR-4335A side label number
45KR-4336B side label number
Australia
1964- Label and catalog number
- Stateside OSS-128
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Canada
1964- Label and catalog number
- Quality 1638X
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
1638-ASide A, etched runout
1638-BSide B, etched runout
Germany
1964- Label and catalog number
- Columbia Stateside C 22 764Columbia Stateside 45-DW 6279
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
I 45 KR 4335-1
I 45 KR 4336-1
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Australia | Stateside OSS-128First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Canada | Quality 1638XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Germany | Columbia Stateside C 22 764 / Columbia Stateside 45-DW 6279First year7" | 7" |
| 1964 | Italy | Stateside QSS 1050First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Japan | Stateside SR-1126First year7" · Colored vinyl | 7" · Colored vinyl |
| 1964 | Netherlands | Stateside SS 317First year7" | 7" |
| 1964 | New Zealand | London American Recordings NZL.905First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | New Zealand | Stateside MSS.2075First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Sweden | Stateside KSS 1011First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | UK | Stateside SS 317First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | UK | Stateside SS 317First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1964 | US | Amy 905First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1964 | Germany | Columbia Stateside C 227647", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | Odeon 7l-30787", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- AHandy Man2:11
- BGive Her Lots Of Lovin'2:03
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Handy Man / Give Her Lots Of Lovin' are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Handy Man / Give Her Lots Of Lovin' are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Handy Man / Give Her Lots Of Lovin' first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Amy 905.
How do I tell if my copy of Handy Man / Give Her Lots Of Lovin' is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 905, SS 317, OSS-128, 1638X) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, Bell Sound 6171 B and 6172. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Handy Man / Give Her Lots Of Lovin' 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.
