US
May 1960- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SS-10032X45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Dinah WashingtonA Rockin' Good Way (To Mess Around And Fall In Love)
Vinyl pressings
A Rockin' Good Way (To Mess Around And Fall In Love)
by Dinah Washington · 1960
13 pressings8 countriesRhythm & BluesVocalFunk / SoulPop
A Rockin' Good Way 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 A Rockin' Good Way
9 pressings came out in 1960, the album's first year, in 6 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
- Mercury 71629X45
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono
- Runout / matrix
YW19856Label A
YW19857Label B
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 71629X45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
YW 19856 4 F-SA-Side Runout Etching, variant 1
YW 19857 6 F-SB-Side Runout Etching, variant 1
YM 19856 2 IFA-Side Runout Etching, variant 2
YM 19857 2 IFB-Side Runout Etching, variant 2
UK
May 1960- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 45-AMT 1099
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono
- Runout / matrix
7XYW 19856 ETSide A
7XYW 19857 ETSide B
7XYW 19856Label—Side A
7XYW 19857Label—Side B
Australia
1960- Label and catalog number
- Esquire Mercury 45346
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono
Canada
1960- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 71629X
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Australia | Esquire Mercury 45346First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | Canada | Mercury 71629XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Canada | Mercury 71629XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1960 | New Zealand | Mercury 71629First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Norway | Mercury 71629First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Mercury 71629X45First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Mercury 71629X45First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1960 | UK | Mercury 45-AMT 1099First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Mercury SS-10032X45First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | UK | Philips 6198 1607", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Mercury 101547", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | Mercury MP 101547", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Hong Kong | Mercury H.K. 368X457" | 7" |
Tracklist
- AA Rockin' Good Way (To Mess Around And Fall In Love)
- BI Believe
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Rockin' Good Way are there?
13 vinyl pressings of A Rockin' Good Way are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1960 and 1977.
When was A Rockin' Good Way first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Mercury SS-10032X45, released May 1960.
How do I tell if my copy of A Rockin' Good Way is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SS-10032X45, 71629X45, 45-AMT 1099, 45346) 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 A Rockin' Good Way 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.
