Philippines
1961- Label and catalog number
- HerMal Records HM-0012
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
Vinyl pressings
Runaway
by Del Shannon · 1961
30 pressings9 countriesVocalPop
Runaway 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 Runaway
1 pressing came out in 1961, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 30 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Philippines | HerMal Records HM-0012First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Netherlands | London Records FLX 31457", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Canada | Polydor PC 10857", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Canada | Polydor PC 1085 / Polydor 2065 9627", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Japan | Victor VIP-1016(M) / Victor VIP-1016Ⓜ7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1977 | US | Eric Records 1897", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1978 | Japan | United Artists Records CM-116 (M)7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Netherlands | GIP 41077", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | UK | Blast From The Past CR 1967" | 7" |
| 1979 | US | Goldisc G 30647", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1979 | US | Gusto Records GT4-20357", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Canada | Quality GC 376X7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | US | Eric Records 1897", 45 RPM, Reissue, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1984 | US | Eric Records 1897", 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1985 | US | Original Sound OBG 45457", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
| 1986 | Canada | King Records GT4-20357", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Eric Records 1897", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| ? | Belgium | United Artists Records 4 C 006-993817", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Belgium | United Artists Records 4 C 006-993817", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Benelux | Liberty 1A006-993817", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Benelux | Liberty 1A006-993817", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Trip TR-947", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Collectables COL 33247", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Good Old Gold 0827", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Bigtop 45-30677", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Trip Oldies TR-947", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Eric Records 1897", 45 RPM, Reissue, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Styrene |
| ? | US | Ripete R45-1767", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Mem-O-Ree 0167", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | TRIP TR-947", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ARunaway2:26
- BHats Off To Larry2:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Runaway are there?
30 vinyl pressings of Runaway are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1961 and 1986.
When was Runaway first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in Philippines. One of them is HerMal Records HM-0012.
How do I tell if my copy of Runaway is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use HM-0012) 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 Runaway 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.
