Vinyl pressings
by Del Shannon · 1961
Runaway / Jody 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.
37 pressings came out in 1961, the album's first year, in 17 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.
BellSound 45-BG-1181-2 2 BTA-Side Runout Etching (Version 1)
BellSound 45-BG-1182-2 2 BTB-Side Runout Etching (Version 1)
BellSound [Ankh] 45-BG-1181-1 1 BTA-Side Runout Etching (Version 2)
[Ankh] BellSound 45-BG-1182-1 1 BTB-Side Runout Etching (Version 2)
BG-1181 Bell SoundRunout A
BG-1182 Bell SoundRunout B
BG-1181Label side A
BG-1182Label side B
45-BC-1181 MR △38142 Bell SoundSide A runout
45-BC-1182 MR △38142-X Bell SoundSide B runout
(BG-1181)Side A label
(BG-1182)Side B label
45-BG-1181 MR △ 38142 Bell SoundRunout side A, variant 1
45-BG-1182 I MR △ 38142-X Bell SoundRunout side B, variant 1
45-BG-1181 MR △ 38142 Bell SoundRunout side A, variant 2
45-BG-1182 MR △ 38142-X Bell SoundRunout side B, variant 2
BG-1181 Bell SoundRunout A
BG-1182 Bell SoundRunout B
BG-1181Label side A
BG-1182Label side B
45-BG-1181-1Runout side A, variant 1
45-BG-1182-1Runout side B, variant 1
Bell Sound 45-BG-1181-2 2 2 BTRunout side A etch, Bell Sound & 2 stamp, variant 2
Bell Sound 45-BG-1182-2 2 5 BTRunout side A etch, Bell Sound & 5 stamp, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Argentina | London Records DLM-5013First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Australia | London Records HL-1796First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1961 | Australia | London Records HL-1796First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Belgium | London Records 9-5.241First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Canada | Quality 1286XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Chile | London Records DLM 17040First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Denmark | London Records HL 9317 / London Records 45-HL 9317First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Denmark | London Records 45-HL 9317First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | France | London Records HLX 9317First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1961 | Germany | Heliodor 453 099First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Germany | Heliodor 453 099First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1961 | Ireland | London American Recordings 45-HL-X 9317First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Ireland | London American Recordings 45-HL-X 9317First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Italy | London Records 45 - HL 9317 / London Records 45-HL 9317First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1961 | Italy | London Records 45 - HL 9317 / London Records 45-HL 9317First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | UK | Old Gold OG 92567", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1983 | UK | Old Gold OG 92567", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1983 | UK | Old Gold OG 92567", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1983 | UK | Old Gold OG 92567", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Quality QGT-016X / Golden Treasures QGT-016X7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Quality QGT-016X7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Quality QGT-016X7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Canada | Quality QGT-016X / Golden Treasures QGT-016X7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Quality QGT-016X7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Canada | Quality QGT 016X / Golden Treasures QGT 016X7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Canada | Quality QGT-016X7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | France | Disques London HLX 93177", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Old Gold OG 92567", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Old Gold OG 92567", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Old Gold OG 92567", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Lana Records 1417", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Lana Records L-1417", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Lana Records 1417", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Bigtop 45-30677", 45 RPM, Repress, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Repress, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
59 vinyl pressings of Runaway / Jody are listed here, from 17 countries, released between 1961 and 1983.
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, UK, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is Bigtop 45-3067, released February 1961.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-3067, 45-HLX 9317, 45-HL-X 9317, HLX 9317) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BellSound 45-BG-1181-2 2 BT and BellSound 45-BG-1182-2 2 BT. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
