US
1962- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-2525
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
N7 0Y3969-1S A1 ISide A runout stamped
N7 0Y3970-1S I A1Side A runout stamped
Vinyl pressings
Twistin' 'N' Twangin'
by Duane Eddy · 1962
29 pressings14 countriesRock & RollPop RockTwistRock
Twistin' 'N' Twangin' was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Twistin' 'N' Twangin'
22 pressings came out in 1962, 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.
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-2525RCA Victor LPM 2525
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
N7 0P3967-1S I A2Side A runout, stamped
N7 0P3968-1S A3 ISide B runout, stamped
N70P-3967Side A label
N70P-3968Side B label
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-2525RCA Victor LPM 2525
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Rockaway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
N7 OP3967-2S A2 R R
N7 OP3968-2S A2 R R
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-2525
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
N7 0Y39 9-3 A1 11Side A runout stamped
N7 0Y3970- 3S A1 11 ASide B runout stamped
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor SF-5134
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RD-27264RCA Victor RD.27264
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
N7OP-3967-1BRunout Side A
N7OP-3968-1BRunout Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 29 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Australia | RCA SL 101285First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | Australia | RCA L 101285First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Brazil | RCA LPM 2525First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1962 | Brazil | RCA Victor LPM 2525First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Canada | RCA Victor LPM 2525First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Canada | RCA Victor LSP-2525First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1962 | Canada | RCA LSP 2525First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | France | RCA Victor 430.386 SFirst yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | France | RCA Victor 440.535 SFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | France | RCA Victor 440.535First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | Germany | RCA LPM 2525First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1962 | Germany | RCA LPM-2525 / RCA LPM 2525First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Italy | RCA Victor LPM 2525First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1962 | Japan | Victor SHP-5331First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | New Zealand | RCA RPL 3299First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Europe | WaxTime 772055LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | RCA Victor AVL-3462LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Germany | RCA 31,601LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | RCA Victor LSP-2525LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | South Africa | RCA 31,601 / RCA LPM 2525LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | South Korea | HIT HS 1006LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1The Peppermint Twist1:30
- A2Twistin' 'N' Twangin'2:05
- A3Let's Twist Again1:55
- A4Miss Twist2:18
- A5Sugartime Twist1:45
- A6Exactly Like You1:57
- B1Walkin' 'N' Twistin' (I'm Walkin')1:50
- B2Dear Lady Twist2:03
- B3Moanin' 'N' Twistin'3:20
- B4Country Twist2:05
- B5The Twist1:55
- B6Twisting Off A Cliff1:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Twistin' 'N' Twangin' are there?
29 vinyl pressings of Twistin' 'N' Twangin' are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1962 and 2015.
When was Twistin' 'N' Twangin' first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is RCA Victor LSP-2525.
How do I tell if my copy of Twistin' 'N' Twangin' is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LSP-2525, LPM-2525, SF-5134, RD-27264) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, N7 0Y3969-1S A1 I and N7 0Y3970-1S I A1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Twistin' 'N' Twangin' 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.
