US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Jamie 1206
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DE 37 LWA-side runout
DE 38 LWB-side runout
J-DE 37A-side label
J-DE 38B-side label
Duane Eddy And The RebelsThe Avenger
Vinyl pressings
The Avenger
by Duane Eddy And The Rebels · 1961
14 pressings9 countriesRock & RollRock
The Avenger 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 The Avenger
12 pressings came out in 1961, the album's first year, in 7 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
1961- Label and catalog number
- Jamie 1206
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-J-DE-37 ① MR(in a circle,stamped) △-40780A-side runout, etched, except where stated
45-J-DE-38 MR(in a circle,stamped) △-40780-XA-side runout, etched, except where stated
45-J-DE-37A-side label
45-J-DE-38B-side label
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Jamie 1206
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
J-DE 37A-side label
J-DE 38B-side label
UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- London American Recordings 45-HLW 9477
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45-MST-5621-1C IH OT 1Side A runout
45-MST-5622-1C IH OT 1Side B runout
MST.5621Side A label
MST.5622Side B label
UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- London American Recordings 45-HL-W. 9477
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45-MST-5621-ICRunout side A
45-MST-5622-ICRunout side B
MST.5621Label side A
MST.5622Label side B
UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- London American Recordings 45-HL-W. 9477
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45-MST-5621-1C K H OT 1Runout side A
45-MST-5622-1C N H OT 1Runout side B
MST.5621Label side A
MST.5622Label side B
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.
1960s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Australia | London Records HL-1901First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Canada | London Records M. 17207First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Germany | London Records DL 20 486First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Ireland | London American Recordings 45-HLW 9477First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | South Africa | London International Recordings PD.7-8518First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HLW 9477First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1961 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HL-W. 9477First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1961 | UK | London American Recordings HLW 9477First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1961 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HL-W. 9477First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1961 | US | Jamie 1206First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | US | Jamie 1206First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1961 | US | Jamie 1206First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Italy | London Records 45 - HL. 94777", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1962 | Japan | London Records LED-2387", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AThe Avenger2:15
- BLondonderry Air2:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Avenger are there?
14 vinyl pressings of The Avenger are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1961 and 1962.
When was The Avenger first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Jamie 1206.
How do I tell if my copy of The Avenger is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1206, 45-HLW 9477, 45-HL-W. 9477, HLW 9477) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DE 37 LW and DE 38 LW. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Avenger 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.
